Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glacialis
ID:
66990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herder

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 40(II): 144 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066319



Common Names

  • Glacier Sowthistle
  • Glacier Saussurea
  • Saussurea glacialis


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea violacea Pamp. [unknown]
  • Theodorea glacialis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea chthonocephala Bornm. [unknown]
  • Saussurea pamirica C.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Theodorea pamirica Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Saussurea glacialis (also called Glacier Sowthistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in meadows, grasslands and roadsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea glacialis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Saussurea glacialis flower is white and has a star-shaped form. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea glacialis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or autumn, or by dividing established clumps in spring.

Where to Find Saussurea glacialis

Saussurea glacialis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky areas.

Saussurea glacialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea glacialis?

Saussurea glacialis

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea glacialis?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

What is the flowering season of Saussurea glacialis?

Summer

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