Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
katochaete
ID:
20299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg xxvii. (1881) 491.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019628



Common Names

  • Katoch's Saussurea
  • Kashmir Saussurea
  • Himalayan Saussurea


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea katochaetoides Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Saussurea rohmooana C.Marquand & Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Saussurea anochaete Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Theodorea katachaete Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea katochaete caulescens Lipsch. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea katochaete (also called Katoch's saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea katochaete is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea katochaete has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a rosette of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea katochaete is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the root clumps can also be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Saussurea katochaete

Saussurea katochaete can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Saussurea katochaete FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea katochaete?

Saussurea katochaete

What is the common name of Saussurea katochaete?

Katoch's Saussurea

What is the habitat of Saussurea katochaete?

It is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the western United States and Canada

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