Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
3929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korsh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imperatorskago S.-Peterburgskago Botanicheskago Sada 12(2): 360 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003258



Common Names

  • Saussurea Pectinata
  • Pectinate Saussurea
  • Pectinate Snow Lotus


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea pectinata pectinata [unknown]

Description

Saussurea pectinata (also called Pectinate Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are pinnately divided and the flowers are yellow and white. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea pectinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea pectinata is a white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea pectinata is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Saussurea pectinata

Saussurea pectinata is native to the Himalayas and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea pectinata FAQ

What type of plant is Saussurea pectinata?

Saussurea pectinata is a perennial herb.

Where is Saussurea pectinata native to?

Saussurea pectinata is native to the Himalayas.

What are the care requirements for Saussurea pectinata?

Saussurea pectinata requires full sun, well-draining soil, and occasional watering.

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,

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