Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
124637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chen & S.Yun Liang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19(1): 101 (1981) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123966



Common Names

  • Coriaceous Saussurea
  • Coriaceous Saw-wort
  • Coriaceous Snow-lotus


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Description

Saussurea coriacea (also called 'Woolly Saussurea', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea coriacea is white and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea coriacea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant deeply but infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Saussurea coriacea

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

Saussurea coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea coriacea?

Saussurea coriacea

What are the common names of Saussurea coriacea?

Coriaceous Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea coriacea?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and rocky areas

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-85087: Based on the initial data import
Liang Songyun (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Yun Liang' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.