Description
                        
                            Saussurea igoschinae (also called Igochina's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a small herb found in the Amazon rainforest. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, and is typically found in lowland tropical rainforests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Saussurea igoschinae has small yellow flowers with five petals and a short, thick pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have short, thick stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Saussurea igoschinae is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune regularly to maintain the desired shape.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Saussurea igoschinae
                        
                            Saussurea igoschinae can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.