Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lingulata
ID:
109096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 423 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000108425



Common Names

  • Lingulate Wormwood
  • Lingulate Saussurea
  • Saussurea lingulata


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Description

Saussurea lingulata (also called Lingulate Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed, green leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea lingulata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin problems. It is also used as a natural dye and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea lingulata is white and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea lingulata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in pots in a cold frame and should be kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Saussurea lingulata

Saussurea lingulata is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands. It is also found in the mountains of Central Asia and the Tibetan Plateau.

Saussurea lingulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea lingulata?

Saussurea lingulata

What is the common name of Saussurea lingulata?

Wooly thistle

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea lingulata?

Alpine meadows and grasslands

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-6696: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.