Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bullata
ID:
33322

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 206 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032651



Common Names

  • Saussurea bullata
  • Bubble Saussurea
  • Bullate Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea bullata (also called Bullate Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea bullata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea bullata has yellow-white flowers with a long calyx. The seeds are small, oblong and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea bullata is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8.

Where to Find Saussurea bullata

Saussurea bullata is found in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.

Saussurea bullata FAQ

What are the common names of Saussurea bullata?

Common names of Saussurea bullata include Bullate Saw-wort and Bullate Snow-parsley.

What is the growth habit of Saussurea bullata?

Saussurea bullata is a perennial herb with a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem up to 1 m tall.

What is the range of Saussurea bullata?

Saussurea bullata is native to the Himalayas and Central Asia.

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