Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaccida
ID:
121031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Natl. Acad. Peiping 3: 165 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120360



Common Names

  • Saussurea flaccida
  • Soft Saussurea
  • Flaccid Saussurea


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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Saussurea flaccida (also called Flaccid Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea flaccida is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Saussurea flaccida are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea flaccida is a perennial herb native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Saussurea flaccida

Saussurea flaccida is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 4,000-5,000 m.

Saussurea flaccida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea flaccida?

Saussurea flaccida

What is the common name of Saussurea flaccida?

Flaccid Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea flaccida?

It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas

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,