Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuda
ID:
84239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 1: 15, t. 61 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083568



Common Names

  • Saussurea Nuda
  • Naked Snowlotus
  • Naked Aconite


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Synonyms

  • Serratula alpina L. [unknown]
  • Saussurea densa (Hook.) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Saussurea nuda nuda [unknown]
  • Saussurea nuda nuda [unknown]
  • Serratula alpina alpina [unknown]
  • Saussurea alpina ledebourii (Herder) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Saussurea nuda densa (Hook.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Saussurea nuda densa (Hook.) G.W.Douglas [unknown]
  • Saussurea alpina densa Hook. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea nuda (also called Naked Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea nuda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea nuda var. oxyodonta (Hultén) Vorosch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea nuda is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea nuda is a perennial herb that is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Saussurea nuda

Saussurea nuda is native to the Himalayas. It can be found in alpine meadows and other high altitude grassy areas.

Saussurea nuda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea nuda?

Saussurea nuda

What is the common name of Saussurea nuda?

Naked Saw-wort

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea nuda?

Saussurea nuda is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

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