Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyrata
ID:
19728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Math. Cherbourg 24: 229 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019057



Common Names

  • Saussurea lyrata
  • Lyrate Sowthistle
  • Sowthistle


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Synonyms

  • Serratula carthamoides Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb. [unknown]
  • Saussurea bungei Benth. & Hook.f. ex Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Cnicus carthamoides Wall. [unknown]
  • Saussurea affinis affinis [unknown]
  • Aplotaxis carthamoides Ham. [unknown]
  • Cirsium lyratum Bunge [unknown]
  • Saussurea carthamoides Buch.-Ham. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Aplotaxis carthamoides DC. [unknown]
  • Cnicus multicaulis Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Aplotaxis multicaulis DC. [unknown]
  • Aplotaxis australasica F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Hemisteptia lyrata (Bunge) Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Saussurea stricta Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea lyrata (also called Lyre-leaved Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white flowers and lyrate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea lyrata 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 lyrata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oblong. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea lyrata is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Saussurea lyrata

Saussurea lyrata is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Saussurea lyrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea lyrata?

Saussurea lyrata

What type of plant is Saussurea lyrata?

A flowering plant

Where is Saussurea lyrata native to?

The Caucasus region

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,