Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fistulosa
ID:
25470

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Anthony

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 18: 206 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024799



Common Names

  • Fistulosa Saussurea
  • Saussurea Fistulosa
  • Fistulose Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea fistulosa (also called 'Fistular Saussurea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and deeply lobed leaves. Its flowers are white and clustered in a capitulum. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea fistulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines, such as for treating headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea fistulosa is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea fistulosa is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the rootball into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Saussurea fistulosa

Saussurea fistulosa is found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Saussurea fistulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea fistulosa?

Saussurea fistulosa

What is the common name of Saussurea fistulosa?

Fistulose Thistle

Where is Saussurea fistulosa found?

Saussurea fistulosa is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

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-123958: Based on the initial data import
John Anthony (1891-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Anthony' in the authors string.