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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1937
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem xiii. 647 (1937).
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051414
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Saussurea chingiana
- Ching's Saussurea
- Ching's Saw-wort
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Saussurea chingiana (also called Ching's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of central and southern Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is typically found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Saussurea chingiana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to have medicinal properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach issues.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Saussurea chingiana is a yellow-orange color and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Saussurea chingiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in the same type of soil as the parent plant.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Saussurea chingiana
                        
                            Saussurea chingiana is native to China, India, and Nepal. It can be found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Saussurea chingiana FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Saussurea chingiana?
Saussurea chingiana
What type of plant is Saussurea chingiana?
Herb
Where does Saussurea chingiana grow?
Mountain forests in 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,