Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
picridifolia
ID:
1409427

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Y.S.Chen & Qian Yuan

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 236(1): 59. 2015 [25 Nov 2015] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421892



Common Names

  • Saussurea picridifolia
  • Picridifolia Saussurea
  • Picridifolia Hawkweed


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Description

Saussurea picridifolia (also called Picrid Saussurea, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea picridifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea picridifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea picridifolia is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It requires regular watering and occasional fertilization. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant from becoming too large.

Where to Find Saussurea picridifolia

Saussurea picridifolia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Saussurea picridifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea picridifolia?

Saussurea picridifolia

What is the common name of Saussurea picridifolia?

Picridifolia's Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea picridifolia?

Dry deciduous forests

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

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
You Sheng Chen (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Chen' in the authors string.
Qian Yuan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qian Yuan' in the authors string.