Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
139604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 7: 153 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138933



Common Names

  • Saussurea
  • Snow Lotus
  • White Lotus


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea eriolepis Bunge ex DC. [unknown]
  • Saussurea nivea nivea [unknown]
  • Saussurea eriolepis eriolepis [unknown]
  • Saussurea discolor eriolepis Bunge ex Maxim. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea nivea (also called Snowy Saussurea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Central Asia and grows in grassy meadows, pastures, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves and stems can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea nivea has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single, thin stem with a few small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea nivea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is suitable for rock gardens. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Saussurea nivea

Saussurea nivea can be found in the Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, and in the mountains of Central Asia.

Saussurea nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea nivea?

Saussurea nivea

What is the common name of Saussurea nivea?

Snowy Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea nivea?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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