Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucophylla
ID:
56609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Acad. Petersb. 10: 354. 1842

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055938



Common Names

  • Saussurea
  • Leucophylla
  • White-leafed


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Description

Saussurea leucophylla (also called white-leaved saussurea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Himalayas. It grows up to a height of 1-3 m and has a woody stem. The leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. The flowers are white and the fruits are achenes. It is found in the temperate regions of the Himalayas, growing in dry and moist deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea leucophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea leucophylla has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea leucophylla is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the same area or in a new location.

Where to Find Saussurea leucophylla

Saussurea leucophylla is native to the Himalayas. It can be found in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Saussurea leucophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea leucophylla?

Saussurea leucophylla

What is the family of Saussurea leucophylla?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Saussurea leucophylla?

White-leaved Saussurea

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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