Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucijuga
ID:
132475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Natl. Acad. Peiping 6(2): 88 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131804



Common Names

  • Snow Lotus
  • Himalayan Snow Lotus
  • Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea paucijuga (also called Few-flowered Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea paucijuga is a species of flowering plant native to the Himalayas. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea paucijuga is yellow and has a daisy-like form. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea paucijuga is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Saussurea paucijuga

Saussurea paucijuga can be found in the Himalayas, China, and some parts of Southeast Asia.

Saussurea paucijuga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea paucijuga?

Saussurea paucijuga

What is the family of Saussurea paucijuga?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Saussurea paucijuga?

Few-flowered saussurea

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-92663: Based on the initial data import
Yong Ling (1903-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Ling' in the authors string.