Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
61439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kar. & Kir.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 331 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060768



Common Names

  • Kashmir Safflower
  • Kashmir Cushion
  • Kashmir Snow Safflower


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Description

Saussurea involucrata (also called Himalayan Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea involucrata is a small white or pink flower with 5 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea involucrata is a perennial plant native to Asia. It is easy to propagate by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in dry soils. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Saussurea involucrata

Saussurea involucrata can be found in the Himalayas and in Central Asia.

Saussurea involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea involucrata?

Saussurea involucrata

What is the common name of Saussurea involucrata?

Himalayan Hawkweed

Where is Saussurea involucrata found?

Saussurea involucrata is found 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,

References

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242328-1: Based on the initial data import