Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
2039

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bot. Journ., URSS 51: 1496. 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001368



Common Names

  • Chinese Saussurea
  • Chinese Saw-wort
  • Chinese Cottonweed


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea salicifolia chinensis Maxim. [unknown]
  • Saussurea alpina leucophylla Hance [unknown]
  • Saussurea salicifolia shensiensis Ling [unknown]
  • Saussurea denticulata chinensis Ling [unknown]

Description

Saussurea chinensis (also called Chinese Costus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has a woody stem. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and tubular. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea chinensis has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea chinensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 8-10 inches apart.

Where to Find Saussurea chinensis

Saussurea chinensis can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Gansu.

Saussurea chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea chinensis?

Saussurea chinensis

What is the common name of Saussurea chinensis?

Chinese saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea chinensis?

It is native to China

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-101318: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.