Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronulata
ID:
129051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Nat. Mosc., Biol. n. s., lix. Livr. 6, 80. 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128380



Common Names

  • Saussurea mucronulata
  • Mucronulate Saussurea
  • Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea mucronulata (also called Himalayan Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayan region of Asia. It is a low-growing plant with rosettes of deeply-lobed leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea mucronulata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea mucronulata has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seeds are small and black with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea mucronulata is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Saussurea mucronulata

Saussurea mucronulata is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family and can be found in the wild in Asia.

Saussurea mucronulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea mucronulata?

Saussurea mucronulata

What is the common name of Saussurea mucronulata?

Mucronulate Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea mucronulata?

Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas

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