Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
60929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) ii. (1888) 355.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060258



Common Names

  • Delavay's Saussurea
  • Delavay Saussurea
  • Delavay's Snowparsley


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Description

Saussurea delavayi (also called Delavay's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a woody base and a rosette of leaves with white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea delavayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea delavayi var. hirsuta (J.Anthony) Raab-Straube

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea delavayi is white and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and round with a diameter of 2-3 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea delavayi is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated through division or cuttings. It should be planted in well-drained soil and in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Saussurea delavayi

Saussurea delavayi is native to the Himalayas and can be found in wet, alpine meadows.

Saussurea delavayi FAQ

What type of soil does Saussurea delavayi prefer?

Saussurea delavayi prefers light, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

What type of climate does Saussurea delavayi prefer?

Saussurea delavayi prefers a cool, dry climate with temperatures ranging from 60-70°F (15-21°C).

How much sunlight does Saussurea delavayi need?

Saussurea delavayi prefers full sun to partial shade.

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,

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