Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
namikawae
ID:
26137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 24: 5 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025466



Common Names

  • Saussurea Namikawae
  • Namikawa's Saussurea
  • Namikawa's Saw-wort


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Description

Saussurea namikawae (also called Namikawa's Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea namikawae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, sore throat, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea namikawae has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea namikawae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly. Cut back the plant in late fall to encourage new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Saussurea namikawae

Saussurea namikawae is found in the mountains of Japan.

Saussurea namikawae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea namikawae?

Saussurea namikawae

What are the common names of Saussurea namikawae?

Saussurea, Namikawas Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea namikawae?

Saussurea namikawae is found in the alpine regions of Japan.

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,