Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limprichtii
ID:
42546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels ex H.Limpr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis, Beihefte 12: 512 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041875



Common Names

  • Saussurea Limprichtii
  • Limprichtii Saussurea
  • Limprichtii's Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea limprichtii (also called Limpricht's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flower heads in summer. It typically grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea limprichtii is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source. It is also used to make tea, which is believed to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea limprichtii is white, with five petals, and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea limprichtii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly until it has established itself in the soil.

Where to Find Saussurea limprichtii

Saussurea limprichtii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi.

Saussurea limprichtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea limprichtii?

Saussurea limprichtii

What is the family of Saussurea limprichtii?

Asteraceae

Where is Saussurea limprichtii native to?

Central Asia

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Hans Wolfgang Limpricht (b.1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Limpr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242413-1: Based on the initial data import