Saussurea ceterachifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceterachifolia
ID:
78324
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Nat. Mosc., Biol. n. s., lix. Livr. 6, 73 (ceterahifolia). 1954
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077653
Common Names
- Saussurea ceterachifolia
- Alpine Saw-Wort
- Alpine Saw-Wort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saussurea ceterachifolia (also called Ceterach-like saussurea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea ceterachifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea ceterachifolia is a yellow-green head of small, tubular florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saussurea ceterachifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly in spring. Cut back the foliage in late fall to prevent disease.
Where to Find Saussurea ceterachifolia
Saussurea ceterachifolia can be found in the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Saussurea ceterachifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea ceterachifolia?
Saussurea ceterachifolia
What type of plant is Saussurea ceterachifolia?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Saussurea ceterachifolia found?
It is found in 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-34274: Based on the initial data import
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.