Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) viii. (1894) 354
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037534
Common Names
- Saussurea pachyneura
- Chinese Hawkweed
- Tibetan Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Saussurea bodinieri H.Lév. [unknown]
- Saussurea calophylla Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Saussurea kunthiana major Hook.f. [unknown]
- Saussurea sikangensis F.H.Chen [unknown]
- Saussurea leontodontoides (DC.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Saussurea kunthiana caulescens Kitam. [unknown]
Description
Saussurea pachyneura (also called Chinese hawksbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea pachyneura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea pachyneura is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea pachyneura is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by cuttings in late summer. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Saussurea pachyneura
Saussurea pachyneura is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-4,000 meters.
Saussurea pachyneura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea pachyneura?
Saussurea pachyneura
What is the common name of Saussurea pachyneura?
Large-flowered snowparsley
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea pachyneura?
Alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes
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,