Saussurea deserticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deserticola
ID:
42293
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.C.Fu
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Inner Mongolia Inst. Agric. Anim. Husb. 1: 50. 1981
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041622
Common Names
- Saussurea deserticola
- Desert Saussurea
- Desert Sowthistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saussurea deserticola (also called desert saussurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the daisy family. It has white flowers and is native to Central Asia. It grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea deserticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea deserticola is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saussurea deserticola is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Saussurea deserticola
Saussurea deserticola is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the high-altitude grasslands of the region.
Saussurea deserticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea deserticola?
Saussurea deserticola
What are the common names for Saussurea deserticola?
Desert Saussurea
What type of environment does Saussurea deserticola prefer?
Dry, sandy soils
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
Hiang Chian Fu (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Fu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77181319-1: Based on the initial data import