Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
132549

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. xvi. 199 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131878



Common Names

  • Snow Lotus
  • Himalayan Wormwood
  • Himalayan Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea discolor (also called Discolor Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas, and has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea discolor has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea discolor is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Saussurea discolor

Saussurea discolor can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.

Saussurea discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea discolor?

Saussurea discolor

What is the family of Saussurea discolor?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Saussurea discolor?

Two-colored saussurea

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-92735: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.