Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orgaadayi
ID:
4370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Khanm. & Krasnob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Izv. Sibir. Otdel. Akad. Nauk SSSR, Biol. Nauk 1984(2): 15 (1984).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003699



Common Names

  • Organa Day's Saussurea
  • Organa Day's Snow-Lotus
  • Organa Day's Snow Lotus


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Description

Saussurea orgaadayi (also called Orgaaday's Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea orgaadayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea orgaadayi for. racemosa (Zhirova & Krasnikov) S.V.Smirn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea orgaadayi has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, round-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea orgaadayi is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Saussurea orgaadayi

Saussurea orgaadayi can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea orgaadayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea orgaadayi?

Saussurea orgaadayi

What is the common name of Saussurea orgaadayi?

Orgaaday's Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea orgaadayi?

Saussurea orgaadayi is native to the Himalayas, where it grows in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-4,500 meters.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-103574: Based on the initial data import
V.M. Khanminchun (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Khanm.' in the authors string.
Ivan Krasnoborov (1931-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasnob.' in the authors string.