Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
114233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 1: 20, t. 80 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113562



Common Names

  • Elata Saussurea
  • Elata Daisy
  • Elata Daisy Bush


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Synonyms

  • Theodorea elata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Saussurea elata (also called Mountain Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region. It has a stem that grows up to 1.2 meters tall, and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrated. This plant is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea elata has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea elata is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Saussurea elata

Saussurea elata can be found in the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to Bhutan.

Saussurea elata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea elata?

Saussurea elata

What are the common names of Saussurea elata?

Common names of Saussurea elata include Himalayan Sow Thistle and Himalayan Sow-Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea elata?

Saussurea elata is native to the Himalayas of India, Nepal, and Bhutan

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