Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
130827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 45: 513 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130156



Common Names

  • Saussurea Calcicola
  • Alpine Saw-Wort
  • Calcareous Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea calcicola (also called Himalayan snow lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 30 cm in height. It is found in open grasslands, alpine meadows and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea calcicola is a yellow-green disc floret. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea calcicola is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Saussurea calcicola

Saussurea calcicola is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and other high-altitude areas.

Saussurea calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea calcicola?

Saussurea calcicola

What is the family of Saussurea calcicola?

Asteraceae

Where is Saussurea calcicola found?

It is found in the Himalayas and parts of China.

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-91062: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.