Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candolleana
ID:
119625

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. 230. 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118954



Common Names

  • Candolle's Saussurea
  • Candolle's Saw-wort
  • Candolle's Woolly-heads


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea candolleana candolleana [unknown]
  • Saussurea candolleana (DC.) Wall. ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Theodorea candolleana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea candolleana glabrata Lipsch. [unknown]
  • Saussurea candolleana platyptera Lipsch. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea candolleana (also called Candolle's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and its stems can reach up to 60 cm in height. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea candolleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea candolleana has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea candolleana is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn, but they need to be kept moist and cool.

Where to Find Saussurea candolleana

Saussurea candolleana is found in the Himalayas, from India to China.

Saussurea candolleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea candolleana?

Saussurea candolleana

What is the common name of Saussurea candolleana?

Candolle's Saussurea

Where is Saussurea candolleana native to?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-80260: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.