Saussurea gossipiphora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gossipiphora
ID:
1978
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
gcc
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. 3: 414 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001307
Common Names
- Gossip's Saussurea
- Gossip's Cottonweed
- Gossip's Pussytoes
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Saussurea gossipiphora (also called Gossip's Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 meter tall and is covered in white hairs. Its leaves are lanceolate and have toothed margins. It produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea gossipiphora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat respiratory problems, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea gossipiphora is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saussurea gossipiphora is a perennial herb that is native to China. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Saussurea gossipiphora
Saussurea gossipiphora is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Saussurea gossipiphora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea gossipiphora?
Saussurea gossipiphora
What is the common name of Saussurea gossipiphora?
Gossipy Saussurea
What is the habitat of Saussurea gossipiphora?
It is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides
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-101254: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.