Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
37435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 1: 19, t. 77 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036764



Common Names

  • Elegant Snowpuff
  • Elegans Snowpuff
  • Snowpuff


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea elegans elegans [unknown]
  • Saussurea elegans nivea Lipsch. [unknown]
  • Saussurea elegans latifolia Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Saussurea tenuis Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Theodorea tenuis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea salicifolia elegans (Ledeb.) Trautv. [unknown]
  • Theodorea elegans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea amoena Kar. & Kir. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea elegans (also called elegant saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a thick, woody stem with small, white flowers. It grows in dry and rocky soils, and is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea elegans is a yellow disc floret with a short, thick receptacle. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea elegans is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It is best propagated by division in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Saussurea elegans

Saussurea elegans can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 3000-5000m.

Saussurea elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea elegans?

Saussurea elegans

What is the common name of Saussurea elegans?

Elegant Saw-wort

Where is Saussurea elegans native to?

North America

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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