Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
114957

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. xvi. (1810) 201.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114286



Common Names

  • Snow Lotus
  • Snow Lotus Flower
  • Himalayan Snow Lotus


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Synonyms

  • Heterotrichum stelleri M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Saussurea polypodiifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Saussurea elongata elongata [unknown]
  • Saussurea asperifolia Sch.Bip. ex Herder [unknown]
  • Saussurea elongata elongata [unknown]
  • Saussurea scabiosifolia Turcz. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Theodorea elongata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Serratula stelleria Steph. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea elongata (also called 'Elongate Saussurea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea elongata is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea elongata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayan region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Saussurea elongata

Saussurea elongata is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 4,000 meters.

Saussurea elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea elongata?

Saussurea elongata

What is the family of Saussurea elongata?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea elongata?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

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