Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 89: 60 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127032
Common Names
- Himalayan Saussurea
- Himalayan Snow-parsley
- Coriolepis Saussurea
Description
Saussurea coriolepis (also called Himalayan Wooly Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the Himalayas. It has large, woolly leaves and purple thistle-like flowers. It is found in alpine and subalpine areas.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea coriolepis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, such as headaches, colds, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea coriolepis has white flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea coriolepis is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It is a low-maintenance plant that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It is best propagated from seeds, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The seeds should germinate in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Saussurea coriolepis
Saussurea coriolepis can be found in the Himalayan region, from India to Nepal.
Saussurea coriolepis FAQ
What are the common names of Saussurea coriolepis?
Common names of Saussurea coriolepis include woolly thistle, woolly-headed thistle, and woolly-headed saussurea.
What is the habitat of Saussurea coriolepis?
Saussurea coriolepis is found in dry, open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed sites.
What is the flowering period of Saussurea coriolepis?
Saussurea coriolepis typically flowers from June to August.
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,