Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esthonica
ID:
44782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baer ex Rupr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hist. Stirp. Fl. Petrop. 21 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044111



Common Names

  • Saussurea esthonica
  • Estonian Snowpuff
  • Estonian Cottonweed


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Description

Saussurea esthonica (also called Estonian Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States and Canada. It has a single stem with many branches and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas such as prairies and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea esthonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea esthonica 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 cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea esthonica is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate by seed, which should be sown in a sunny spot in early spring. The soil should be well-drained and light. The plant can also be propagated by division in early spring. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Saussurea esthonica

Saussurea esthonica is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It can be found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands at elevations of up to 4,000 meters.

Saussurea esthonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea esthonica?

Saussurea esthonica

What is the common name of Saussurea esthonica?

Estonian Saussurea

Where is Saussurea esthonica found?

Saussurea esthonica is found in Estonia and Finland.

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

Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.
Karl Ernst von Baer (1792-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242238-1: Based on the initial data import