Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.L.Chen & S.Yun Liang
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19(1): 100 (1981) (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062358
Common Names
- Lhunzhub Saw-wort
- Lhünzhub Saw-wort
- Lhunzhub's Saw-wort
Description
Saussurea lhunzhubensis (also called Lhunzhub Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea lhunzhubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea lhunzhubensis has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea lhunzhubensis is a perennial plant native to the Himalayan region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Saussurea lhunzhubensis
Saussurea lhunzhubensis is native to the Himalayan region of Tibet, India, and Nepal. It can be found growing in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at elevations of 4,000 to 5,000 meters.
Saussurea lhunzhubensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea lhunzhubensis?
Saussurea lhunzhubensis
Where is Saussurea lhunzhubensis found?
Saussurea lhunzhubensis is found in the Himalayas.
What type of plant is Saussurea lhunzhubensis?
Saussurea lhunzhubensis is a type of herb.
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,