Saussurea cinerea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
130988
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 1897, 324.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130317
Common Names
- Cinerea Snow-Lotus
- Grey Snow-Lotus
- Silver Snow-Lotus
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Saussurea cinerea (also called Cinerea's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry meadows and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea cinerea is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a garnish. It has a mild, slightly bitter taste and is high in vitamins A and C. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea cinerea is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a single ring of ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saussurea cinerea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Saussurea cinerea
Saussurea cinerea is native to the Himalayan region and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Saussurea cinerea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea cinerea?
Saussurea cinerea
What is the common name of Saussurea cinerea?
Gray saussurea
Where is Saussurea cinerea 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
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242165-1: Based on the initial data import