Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kubotae
ID:
1318996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kadota

Source:
ipni

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 82(5): 261 (259-265; figs. 1- (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331450



Common Names

  • Saussurea Kubotae
  • Kubotae Saussurea
  • Kubotae Snow Lotus


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Description

Saussurea kubotae (also called 'Kubota'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 kubotae is used as an ornamental plant, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea kubotae var. yuparensis (Kitam.) Yonek.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea kubotae has bright yellow flowers with a single row of petals and a single seed in each seed head. The seedlings are short and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea kubotae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Saussurea kubotae

Saussurea kubotae is native to the Himalayas.

Saussurea kubotae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea kubotae?

Saussurea kubotae

Where is Saussurea kubotae found?

Japan

What is the habitat of Saussurea kubotae?

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

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