Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysotricha
ID:
83294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ludlow

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 70 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082623



Common Names

  • Golden Saussurea
  • Chinese Sai Ge Gen
  • Himalayan Wormwood


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Description

Saussurea chrysotricha (also called 'Golden-haired Sowthistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea chrysotricha has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea chrysotricha has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center disk and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened with a small tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea chrysotricha is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division or from seed. The seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Saussurea chrysotricha

Saussurea chrysotricha is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Saussurea chrysotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea chrysotricha?

Saussurea chrysotricha

What type of plant is Saussurea chrysotricha?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Saussurea chrysotricha found?

It is found in the Himalayas

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-39126: Based on the initial data import
Frank Ludlow (1885-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ludlow' in the authors string.