Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filicifolia
ID:
1416764

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Y.S.Chen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pan-Himalaya 48(2): 196 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429229



Common Names

  • Saussurea filicifolia
  • Himalayan Cotton Thistle
  • Cotton Thistle


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Description

Saussurea filicifolia (also called 'Himalayan snow lotus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with white flowers that are arranged in an umbel. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands, at elevations of up to 4,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea filicifolia is used as a medicinal plant and for its essential oils. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea filicifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea filicifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Saussurea filicifolia

Saussurea filicifolia can be found in the Himalayan region.

Saussurea filicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea filicifolia?

Saussurea filicifolia

What type of plant is Saussurea filicifolia?

Herb

Where is Saussurea filicifolia found?

Asia

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
You Sheng Chen (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Chen' in the authors string.