Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atkinsonii
ID:
123851

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 226 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123180



Common Names

  • Saussurea Atkinsonii
  • Atkinson's Saussurea
  • Atkinson's Woolly Thistle


Searching for Saussurea atkinsonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Theodorea atkinsonii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Saussurea atkinsonii (also called Atkinson's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It typically grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea atkinsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea atkinsonii has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Searching for Saussurea atkinsonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea atkinsonii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.

Where to Find Saussurea atkinsonii

Saussurea atkinsonii is native to India and Nepal. It is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas.

Saussurea atkinsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea atkinsonii?

Saussurea atkinsonii

What is the common name of Saussurea atkinsonii?

Atkinson's saw-wort

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea atkinsonii?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-84329: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.