Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iodostegia
ID:
139350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
gcc

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 16: 109 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138679



Common Names

  • Saussurea iodostegia
  • Iodine Saussurea
  • Iodine Cottonweed


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea iodostegia iodostegia [unknown]
  • Saussurea iodostegia glandulifera X.Y.Wu [unknown]

Description

Saussurea iodostegia (also called White-headed Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It has a woody stem and white flowers with a yellow center. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea iodostegia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Saussurea iodostegia are white and have a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea iodostegia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayan region. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil, and the plants should be grown in full sun. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Pruning should be done in late summer to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Saussurea iodostegia

Saussurea iodostegia can be found in the Himalayas, including in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Saussurea iodostegia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea iodostegia?

Saussurea iodostegia

What is the common name of Saussurea iodostegia?

Iodostegia Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea iodostegia?

Grasslands, 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,

References