Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lipschitzii
ID:
49406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Filatova

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kazakhst. ix. 258, 570 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048735



Common Names

  • Saussurea lipschitzii
  • Lipschitz's Saw-wort
  • Lipschitz's Saw-wort


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Description

Saussurea lipschitzii (also called Lipschitz's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Mexico and is found in open meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It is an annual herb with a single stem, growing up to 20 cm tall. Its leaves are linear, up to 5 cm long, and its flowers are yellow, with a yellow center and white ray florets.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea lipschitzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make natural dyes and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea lipschitzii is a small yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea lipschitzii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Saussurea lipschitzii

Saussurea lipschitzii can be found in the Caucasus region of Russia and in the mountains of Central Asia.

Saussurea lipschitzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Saussurea lipschitzii

What type of plant is this?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is this plant 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-147244: Based on the initial data import
N.S. Filatova (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filatova' in the authors string.