Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
famintziniana
ID:
117679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krasn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
in Script. Hort. Univ. Petrop. 2(1): 17. [1887-88]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117008



Common Names

  • Snow Lotus
  • Famintzin's Saussurea
  • Himalayan Wormwood


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Description

Saussurea famintziniana (also called 'Famintzin's Saussurea', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea famintziniana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea famintziniana is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea famintziniana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring after the last frost. The soil should be kept moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Saussurea famintziniana

Saussurea famintziniana is native to the Himalayas.

Saussurea famintziniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea famintziniana?

Saussurea famintziniana

What is the common name of Saussurea famintziniana?

Famintzin's Saussurea

Where is Saussurea famintziniana native to?

Russia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-78383: Based on the initial data import
Andrey Krasnov (1862-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasn.' in the authors string.