Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neofranchetii
ID:
58473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 57(6): 676, nom. nov. (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057802



Common Names

  • Saussurea neofranchetii
  • Neofranchetii Saussurea
  • Neofranchetii Snow Lotus


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea auriculata Franch. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea neofranchetii (also called Franchet's snow lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has white flowers and a rosette of basal leaves. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, and is a popular ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea neofranchetii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea neofranchetii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea neofranchetii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root crowns in the spring.

Where to Find Saussurea neofranchetii

Saussurea neofranchetii can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands in the Himalayas and western China.

Saussurea neofranchetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea neofranchetii?

Saussurea neofranchetii

What is the common name of Saussurea neofranchetii?

Alpine Sow-thistle

What type of plant is Saussurea neofranchetii?

Perennial herb

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