Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
firma
ID:
95438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kitag.) Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 9: 112 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094767



Common Names

  • Xavantium Eriope
  • Eriope xavantium
  • Eriope


Searching for Saussurea firma? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Saussurea firma (also called firm saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are oblong to lanceolate in shape, with white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea firma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also grown in pots and containers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea firma is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem.

Searching for Saussurea firma? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea firma can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Saussurea firma

Saussurea firma can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea firma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea firma?

Saussurea firma

What is the common name of Saussurea firma?

Firm Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea firma?

Mountain meadows and alpine slopes

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

Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242248-1: Based on the initial data import