Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Winkl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xi. (1891) 376.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045547
Common Names
- Larionov's Snow-parsley
- Saussurea larionowi
- Larionov's Snowparsley
Synonyms
- Theodorea larionowii (C.Winkl.) Soják [unknown]
- Saussurea takhtadganii Lipsch. [unknown]
Description
Saussurea larionowi (also called Mountain Wormwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Himalayas, and typically grows in rocky, alpine habitats. It is a perennial herb, with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea larionowi is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Saussurea larionowi are white and daisy-like, with a central disc of white disc florets surrounded by white ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea larionowi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Saussurea larionowi
Saussurea larionowi can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Saussurea larionowi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea larionowi?
Saussurea larionowi
What is the family of Saussurea larionowi?
Asteraceae
Where is Saussurea larionowi native to?
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,