Saussurea aster - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aster
ID:
56053
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 30: 115, t. 5 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055382
Common Names
- Aster Saussurea
- Alpine Aster
- Alpine Saussurea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saussurea aster (also called Star-shaped Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea aster has medicinal uses, such as being used to treat skin conditions, and its leaves can be used in salads.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea aster is white and daisy-like, with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saussurea aster is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate, divide the root clumps in the spring or collect the seed heads and sow them in the fall. The seedlings should emerge in the spring.
Where to Find Saussurea aster
Saussurea aster is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the mountainous regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Saussurea aster FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea aster?
Saussurea aster
What is the family of Saussurea aster?
Asteraceae
Where is Saussurea aster found?
It is found in the Himalayas, China, Korea, Japan and Russia
Species in the Saussurea genus
Saussurea sughoo, Saussurea sylvatica, Saussurea compta, Saussurea apus, Saussurea paleata, Saussurea graminea, Saussurea gossipiphora, Saussurea chinensis, Saussurea petrovii, Saussurea kungii, Saussurea polypodioides, Saussurea foliosa, Saussurea leptolepis, Saussurea canandrifoia, Saussurea rigida, Saussurea kolesnikovii, Saussurea malitiosa, Saussurea taipaiensis, Saussurea veitchiana, Saussurea pectinata, Saussurea souliei, Saussurea orgaadayi, Saussurea lavrenkoana, Saussurea hypargyrea, Saussurea odontolepis, Saussurea chamarensis, Saussurea hieracioides, Saussurea mongolica, Saussurea franchetii, Saussurea chionophylla, Saussurea macrolepis, Saussurea rockii, Saussurea polygonifolia, Saussurea kingii, Saussurea maximowiczii, Saussurea scabrida, Saussurea obvallata, Saussurea graciliformis, Saussurea virgata, Saussurea amabilis, Saussurea huashanensis, Saussurea riederi, Saussurea sericea, Saussurea laniceps, Saussurea eriostemon, Saussurea porcii, Saussurea kurilensis, Saussurea dolichopoda, Saussurea tunglingensis, Saussurea acroura,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-15402: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.