Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carduiformis
ID:
36703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) viii. (1894) 343.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036032



Common Names

  • Saussurea carduiformis
  • Thistle-like Saussurea
  • Carduiformis Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea carduiformis (also called 'Woolly Thistle', among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has white flowers and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea carduiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea carduiformis is a white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea carduiformis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and dry soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn and can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Saussurea carduiformis

Saussurea carduiformis is native to the temperate regions of Central Asia. It can be found in dry, grassy meadows and along roadsides.

Saussurea carduiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea carduiformis?

Saussurea carduiformis

What is the family of Saussurea carduiformis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Saussurea carduiformis?

Thistle-like Artichoke

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