Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hylophila
ID:
40351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1148 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039680



Common Names

  • Saussurea hylophila
  • Hylophilous Saussurea
  • Hylophilous Snow-parsley


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Description

Saussurea hylophila (also called Hylophilous Saussurea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea hylophila has been used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used for making dyes and for making a type of traditional beer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea hylophila is a single, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single, white, star-shaped flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea hylophila is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Saussurea hylophila

Saussurea hylophila can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.

Saussurea hylophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea hylophila?

Saussurea hylophila

What is the common name of Saussurea hylophila?

Hylophilous Saussurea

What is the habitat of Saussurea hylophila?

Dry grassland, scrub, 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,