Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paxiana
ID:
14127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 12: 512 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013456



Common Names

  • Pax's Saussurea
  • Pax's Pussytoes
  • Pax's Cottonweed


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Description

Saussurea paxiana (also called Pax's Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the western United States and Mexico. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea paxiana has many medicinal uses, including the treatment of fever, coughs, and asthma. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea paxiana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea paxiana is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Saussurea paxiana

Saussurea paxiana is native to the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Saussurea paxiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea paxiana?

Saussurea paxiana

What is the family of Saussurea paxiana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Saussurea paxiana?

Pax's 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,