Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paleacea
ID:
58452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chen & S.Yun Liang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19(1): 99 (1981) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057781



Common Names

  • Paleacea Snow-puffs
  • Paleacea Snowpuffs
  • Snow-puffs


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Description

Saussurea paleacea (also called Himalayan snow lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas, with white flowers and a rosette of basal leaves. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, and is a popular ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea paleacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea paleacea has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters, and its seeds are small and dark brown. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea paleacea is a perennial herb native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plants are actively growing.

Where to Find Saussurea paleacea

Saussurea paleacea can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands in the Himalayas and western China.

Saussurea paleacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea paleacea?

Saussurea paleacea

What is the common name of Saussurea paleacea?

Paleacea

What is the family of Saussurea paleacea?

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-15648: Based on the initial data import
Liang Songyun (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Yun Liang' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.