Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypargyrea
ID:
4568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch. & Vved.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 59(6) 74 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003897



Common Names

  • Saussurea hypargyrea
  • Himalayan Saw-Wort
  • Himalayan Cottonweed


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Description

Saussurea hypargyrea (also called Low-Growing Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a hairy stem and small, yellow-white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea hypargyrea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea hypargyrea has small yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea hypargyrea is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn or by division of clumps in spring.

Where to Find Saussurea hypargyrea

Saussurea hypargyrea can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.

Saussurea hypargyrea FAQ

What are the common names of Saussurea hypargyrea?

Common names of Saussurea hypargyrea include Silver Cushion, Silver Star, and Silver Sage

What is the growth habit of Saussurea hypargyrea?

Saussurea hypargyrea is an evergreen perennial with a low-growing, cushion-forming habit

What is the native range of Saussurea hypargyrea?

Saussurea hypargyrea is native to the Himalayas and Central Asia

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-103760: Based on the initial data import
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.