Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megacephala
ID:
1042362

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Chang ex Y.S.Chen

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 48(2): 142 (-144; fig. 1) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041700



Common Names

  • Saussurea megacephala
  • Megacephala Saussurea
  • Megacephala's Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea megacephala (also called Chinese hawksbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the western Himalayas and is found in moist meadows and grasslands at altitudes of 2,500-4,500m.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea megacephala is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Saussurea megacephala is small, white, and star-shaped with 5 petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea megacephala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a well-draining medium. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Saussurea megacephala

Saussurea megacephala is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the temperate regions of the 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373189: Based on the initial data import
Zhang Zhaoqian (1900-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Chang' in the authors string.
You Sheng Chen (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Chen' in the authors string.