Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiceps
ID:
128901

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.W.Liu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 3: 69 (1984) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128230



Common Names

  • Grandhead Saussurea
  • Grand-headed Saussurea
  • Large-headed Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea grandiceps (also called great-headed saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Eastern Himalayas. It has a woody rootstock and a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are alternate and lanceolate in shape. It is found in grassy meadows, open forests, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea grandiceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea grandiceps has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea grandiceps is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Saussurea grandiceps

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

Saussurea grandiceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea grandiceps?

Saussurea grandiceps

What type of plant is Saussurea grandiceps?

A perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea grandiceps?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

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-89218: Based on the initial data import
Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.