Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hultenii
ID:
94938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 57(4): 528 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094267



Common Names

  • Saussurea Hultenii
  • Hulten's Saw-Wort
  • Hulten's Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea hultenii (also called Hulten's Saussurea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the mountains of western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads in a flat-topped cluster. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea hultenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also known to attract hummingbirds and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea hultenii has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 0.8-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea hultenii is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in the fall. The seed should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-8 inches apart when they are 4-6 inches tall.

Where to Find Saussurea hultenii

Saussurea hultenii is native to the mountains of central Asia.

Saussurea hultenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea hultenii?

Saussurea hultenii

What is the common name of Saussurea hultenii?

Hulten's saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea hultenii?

It is found in alpine meadows in the Himalayas.

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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