Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kitamurana
ID:
24441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miyabe & Tatew.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc. xiv. 267 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023770



Common Names

  • Kitamurana Cottonweed
  • Kitamurana Saussurea
  • Kitamurana Pussytoes


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Description

Saussurea kitamurana (also called Kitamuran Saussurea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to East Asia. It is found in open fields, grasslands, and other disturbed areas. It has a tall, erect stem and is covered in gray-green leaves. Its flowers are white and bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea kitamurana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as an herbal remedy for digestive issues, headaches, and skin irritations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea kitamurana is a white to pinkish-purple thistle-like flower head. The seeds are small, brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea kitamurana is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Saussurea kitamurana

Saussurea kitamurana can be found in Japan and China.

Saussurea kitamurana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasianthus laxiflorus?

Lasianthus laxiflorus

What is the common name of Lasianthus laxiflorus?

Laxiflorus Lasianthus

Where is Lasianthus laxiflorus native to?

Southern China

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122962: Based on the initial data import
Misao Tatewaki (1899-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tatew.' in the authors string.
Kingo Miyabe (1860-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miyabe' in the authors string.