Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frondosa
ID:
12947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 12: 312 (1938). (1937-1938 publ. 1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012276



Common Names

  • Frondose Saussurea
  • Frondose Snow-lotus
  • Frondose Saussurea Snow-lotus


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Description

Saussurea frondosa (also called Frondose Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a stout stem with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist and shady places, such as stream banks and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea frondosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea frondosa is a white to pinkish-purple thistle-like flower head. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea frondosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two months. Division is the preferred method of propagation.

Where to Find Saussurea frondosa

Saussurea frondosa is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.

Saussurea frondosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea frondosa?

Saussurea frondosa

What are the common names of Saussurea frondosa?

Fringed Saffron

What is the distribution of Saussurea frondosa?

It is found in the Himalayas, Tibet, and Central 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,

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