Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obvallata
ID:
8983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Edgew.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
76 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008312



Common Names

  • Saussurea obvallata
  • Alpine Wormwood
  • Alpine Sagewort


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Synonyms

  • Aplotaxis obvallata DC. [unknown]
  • Saussurea obvallata obvallata [unknown]
  • Saussurea obvallata Wall. [unknown]
  • Theodorea obvallata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea obvallata orientalis Diels [unknown]
  • Carduus tectus Wall. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea obvallata (also called Oblong-leaved Saussurea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a single, branched stem. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea obvallata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea obvallata has white flowers with five petals and a short, thick stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea obvallata is a perennial that is best propagated by division in the spring or early summer. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Saussurea obvallata

Saussurea obvallata is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Saussurea obvallata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea obvallata?

Saussurea obvallata

Where is Saussurea obvallata found?

Saussurea obvallata is found in the Himalayas.

What are the uses of Saussurea obvallata?

Saussurea obvallata is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for landscaping.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgew.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242498-1: Based on the initial data import