Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Winkl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xi 169. (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127612
Common Names
- Snow Lotus
- Himalayan Wormwood
- Himalayan Saussurea
Synonyms
- Theodorea chondrilloides Kuntze [unknown]
- Jurinea chondrilloides (C.Winkl.) O.Fedtsch. [unknown]
- Saussurea rupestris Hemsl. & Lace [unknown]
- Saussurea aphylla Rech.f. [unknown]
Description
Saussurea chondrilloides (also called White-Tipped Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and is commonly found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea chondrilloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea chondrilloides has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea chondrilloides is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can also be used, but germination is slow and inconsistent.
Where to Find Saussurea chondrilloides
Saussurea chondrilloides is native to the Himalayan region and can be found in the mountains of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Saussurea chondrilloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea chondrilloides?
Saussurea chondrilloides
What is the common name of Saussurea chondrilloides?
Chondrilla-like saussurea
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea chondrilloides?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,