Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baroniana
ID:
13575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29(5): 625 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012904



Common Names

  • Saussurea baroniana
  • Baron's Saussurea
  • Saussurea


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea rufotricha Ling [unknown]
  • Saussurea broussonetiifolia F.H.Chen [unknown]

Description

Saussurea baroniana (also called Baron's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in dry, sunny areas, especially in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea baroniana is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used as a source of food and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea baroniana has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea baroniana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in early spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Saussurea baroniana

Saussurea baroniana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the mountains of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea baroniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea baroniana?

Saussurea baroniana

What is the common name of Saussurea baroniana?

Baron's Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea baroniana?

Saussurea baroniana is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 3,000–4,500 m.

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-11249: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.