Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Fl. Symb. Orient.-Asiat. : 50 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080053
Common Names
- Saussurea dielsiana
- Dielsiana Saussurea
- Saussurea Saussurea
Synonyms
- Saussurea stenocephala Y.Ling [unknown]
- Saussurea microcephala Diels [unknown]
- Saussurea microcephala microcephala [unknown]
- Saussurea microcephala microcephala [unknown]
Description
Saussurea dielsiana (also called Diels' Saussurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caucasus region. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea dielsiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It also provides habitat for wildlife and can help with erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea dielsiana is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea dielsiana is a perennial herb that is propagated from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by division of the clumps or by cuttings.
Where to Find Saussurea dielsiana
Saussurea dielsiana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the alpine meadows of Nepal and India.
Saussurea dielsiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea dielsiana?
Saussurea dielsiana
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea dielsiana?
Saussurea dielsiana is native to China.
What is the average height of Saussurea dielsiana?
Saussurea dielsiana typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 meters.
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,