Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
krasnoborovii
ID:
1318990

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.V.Smirn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 7(4): 13 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331444



Common Names

  • Saussurea krasnoborovii
  • Krasnoborovii Saussurea
  • Krasnoborov's Saussurea


Searching for Saussurea krasnoborovii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Saussurea krasnoborovii (also called 'Krasnoborov's Sowthistle', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea krasnoborovii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea krasnoborovii has white-pink flowers that are in a capitulum shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

Searching for Saussurea krasnoborovii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea krasnoborovii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in the high Andes of Colombia and Venezuela. It is a slow-growing species and can take up to 10 years to reach maturity. Propagation is usually done by seed or by division of the root system. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division of the root system should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be spaced about 1 foot apart and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Saussurea krasnoborovii

Saussurea krasnoborovii is native to the Himalayas.

Saussurea krasnoborovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea krasnoborovii?

Saussurea krasnoborovii

Where is Saussurea krasnoborovii found?

Eastern Siberia

What is the habitat of Saussurea krasnoborovii?

It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands

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

S.V. Smirnov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.V.Smirn.' in the authors string.