Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitans
ID:
131317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. iii. 10a (1922).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130646



Common Names

  • Saussurea caespitans
  • Tufted Saussurea
  • Tufted Cottonweed


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Description

Saussurea caespitans (also called Caespitose Saussurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to China. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas. It is an annual plant and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea caespitans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Saussurea caespitans are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea caespitans is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Saussurea caespitans

Saussurea caespitans is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Saussurea caespitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea caespitans?

Saussurea caespitans

What is the common name of Saussurea caespitans?

Prickly Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea caespitans?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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