Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leontodontoides
ID:
117605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 330 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116934



Common Names

  • Leontodon Saussurea
  • Lion's Tooth
  • Plume Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea kunthiana C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aplotaxis leontodontoides DC. [unknown]
  • Saussurea irregularis Y.L.Chen & S.Yun Liang [unknown]
  • Saussurea kunthiana kunthiana [unknown]
  • Saussurea leontodontoides leontodontoides [unknown]
  • Saussurea kunthiana filicifolia Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Saussurea sungpanensis Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Saussurea leontodontoides filicifolia (Hook.f.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Saussurea rhytidocarpa Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea leontodontoides (also called Lion's Tooth Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea leontodontoides is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea leontodontoides has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea leontodontoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Saussurea leontodontoides

Saussurea leontodontoides can be found in the Himalayas, mainly in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea leontodontoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea leontodontoides?

Saussurea leontodontoides

What is the common name of Saussurea leontodontoides?

Lion's tooth saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea leontodontoides?

Alpine meadows and grasslands of the Himalayas

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-78312: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.