Saussurea dimorphaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimorphaea
ID:
76472
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) viii. (1894) 340.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075801
Common Names
- Saussurea Dimorphaea
- Dimorphaea Saussurea
- Two-Form Saussurea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saussurea dimorphaea (also called Dimorphic Saussurea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea dimorphaea is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea dimorphaea is white, with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saussurea dimorphaea is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season. The plant should be thinned regularly to prevent overcrowding.
Where to Find Saussurea dimorphaea
Saussurea dimorphaea is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 2,500-4,500 m.
Saussurea dimorphaea FAQ
What is the common name of Saussurea dimorphaea?
Dimorphic snow lotus
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea dimorphaea?
Alpine meadows and grasslands
What is the flowering period of Saussurea dimorphaea?
Summer and autumn
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-32477: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.