Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
33584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 52: 282 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032913



Common Names

  • Dubious Saussurea
  • Dubious Snow-puff
  • Saussurea Dubia


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Description

Saussurea dubia (also called Dubious Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, as well as rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea dubia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea dubia can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring and the seedlings should be transplanted in the following spring.

Where to Find Saussurea dubia

Saussurea dubia is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows.

Saussurea dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea dubia?

Saussurea dubia

What type of plant is Saussurea dubia?

A perennial herb

Where is Saussurea dubia found?

It is found in Europe and North Africa

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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