Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kenji-horieana
ID:
1331009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kadota

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 90(3): 160 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343463



Common Names

  • Kenji-Horieana's Saussurea
  • Kenji-Horieana's Saussurea Plant
  • Kenji-Horieana's Saussurea Flower


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Description

Saussurea kenji-horieana (also called Kenji-Horie Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Japan. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in alpine and subalpine climates in grassy meadows and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea kenji-horieana is a species of perennial herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas with moist soil and can help to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea kenji-horieana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea kenji-horieana is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Saussurea kenji-horieana

Saussurea kenji-horieana is native to East Asia, where it is found in the countries of China, Japan, and Korea.

Saussurea kenji-horieana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea kenji-horieana?

Saussurea kenji-horieana

What type of plant is Saussurea kenji-horieana?

It is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant.

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea kenji-horieana?

It is native to the mountains of central Japan.

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

Yuichi Kadota (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kadota' in the authors string.