Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erubescens
ID:
135483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 20: 342 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134812



Common Names

  • Saussurea erubescens
  • Purple Saussurea
  • Red Saussurea


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea obvallata gymnocephala Y.Ling [unknown]
  • Saussurea globosa monocephala Lipsch. [unknown]
  • Saussurea uniflora pumila Maxim. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea erubescens (also called Chinese Snow Lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and parts of China. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and is covered with white hairs. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are pinkish-purple in color. It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea erubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea erubescens has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea erubescens is a perennial herb that grows in alpine meadows and grasslands. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a well-drained soil in full sun.

Where to Find Saussurea erubescens

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

Saussurea erubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea erubescens?

Saussurea erubescens

What is the common name of Saussurea erubescens?

Saussurea

What is the family of Saussurea erubescens?

Asteraceae

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