Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
123403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Lahore to Yarkand 325, plate s.n. (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122732



Common Names

  • Oval-Leaved Snow-Lotus
  • Oval-Leaved Saussurea
  • Oval-Leaved Wooly-Head


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea pseudocolorata Danguy [unknown]

Description

Saussurea ovata (also called Ovate Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It typically grows in moist soils, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea ovata has white flowers with a spiny center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, spiny leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea ovata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Saussurea ovata

Saussurea ovata is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry grasslands and steppes.

Saussurea ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea ovata?

Saussurea ovata

What is the common name of Saussurea ovata?

Oval-Leaved Saussurea

What is the family of Saussurea ovata?

Asteraceae

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-83889: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.