Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laniceps
ID:
10046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem xiii. 657 (1937), cum descr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009375



Common Names

  • Saussurea laniceps
  • Laniceps Saussurea
  • Saussurea


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea gossypiiphora Wall. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea laniceps (also called Himalayan snow lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-5,000 m. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers with a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea laniceps is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea laniceps has white flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea laniceps is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it will do best in a rich, loamy soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings will emerge in the spring and can be thinned to the desired spacing. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Saussurea laniceps

Saussurea laniceps is found in the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to western China, at elevations of 3,000-5,000 meters.

Saussurea laniceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea laniceps?

Saussurea laniceps

What is the common name of Saussurea laniceps?

Woolly-headed Sowthistle

What type of plant is Saussurea laniceps?

A flowering plant

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,

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