Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
108835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bull. Annuel Soc. Philom. Paris , sér. 8, 3: 147 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000108164



Common Names

  • Saussurea Caudata
  • Caudate Saussurea
  • Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea caudata (also called Himalayan snow lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a woody stem and produces white flowers. It typically grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea caudata is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin disorders, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea caudata has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea caudata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a year.

Where to Find Saussurea caudata

Saussurea caudata is native to the Himalayan region and can be found growing in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Saussurea caudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea caudata?

Saussurea caudata

What is the common name of Saussurea caudata?

Caudate Saw-wort

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea caudata?

Saussurea caudata is native to the Himalayas

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-6666: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.