Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
88794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 16: 200 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088123



Common Names

  • Saussurea parviflora
  • Smallflower Saw-wort
  • Alpine Saw-wort


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea serrata DC. [unknown]
  • Saussurea parviflora parviflora [unknown]
  • Saussurea parviflora parviflora [unknown]
  • Saussurea serrata serrata [unknown]
  • Saussurea atriplicifolia M.Bieb. ex Besser [unknown]
  • Saussurea atriplicifolia Fisch. ex Herder [unknown]
  • Saussurea parviflora cinerascens Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Saussurea chowana F.H.Chen [unknown]
  • Saussurea parviflora cuspidata Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Serratula parviflora Poir. [unknown]
  • Saussurea parviflora contracta (Ledeb.) Lipsch. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea parviflora (also called Small-flowered Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It has a woody stem with small, white flowers and grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is used to treat digestive problems and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea parviflora has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea parviflora is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower.

Where to Find Saussurea parviflora

Saussurea parviflora is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan region.

Saussurea parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea parviflora?

Saussurea parviflora

What type of plant is Saussurea parviflora?

Perennial herb

Where is Saussurea parviflora found?

Asia

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-44467: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.