Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chetchozensis
ID:
71801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) ii. (1888) 359.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071130



Common Names

  • Saussurea chetchozensis
  • Chettinad Saussurea
  • Chettinad Cotton


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea lanuginosa lanuginosa [unknown]
  • Saussurea lanuginosa Vaniot [unknown]
  • Saussurea chetchozensis chetchozensis [unknown]
  • Saussurea caeruleo-violacea H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Saussurea coeruleoviolacea H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea chetchozensis (also called Chetcho's Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea chetchozensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea chetchozensis var. glabrescens (Hand.-Mazz.) Lipsch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea chetchozensis is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea chetchozensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Saussurea chetchozensis

Saussurea chetchozensis can be found in the mountains of the Caucasus region.

Saussurea chetchozensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea chetchozensis?

Saussurea chetchozensis

What is the common name of Saussurea chetchozensis?

Chetchozensis Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea chetchozensis?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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