Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bhutkesh
ID:
126815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fujikawa & H.Ohba

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 59(2): 283 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126144



Common Names

  • Bhutanese Saussurea
  • Himalayan Snow Lotus
  • Kashmir Snow Lotus


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Description

Saussurea bhutkesh (also called 'Bhutkesh Saussurea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Himalayas, where it is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea bhutkesh is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea bhutkesh is a white, five-petaled flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea bhutkesh is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the clumps. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Saussurea bhutkesh

Saussurea bhutkesh is native to the Himalayas and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Saussurea bhutkesh FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea bhutkesh?

Saussurea bhutkesh

What are the common names of Saussurea bhutkesh?

Bhutkesh, Himalayan Saffron

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea bhutkesh?

Saussurea bhutkesh is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands

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

Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
K. Fujikawa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fujikawa' in the authors string.