Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilinophylla
ID:
27386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels ex H.Limpr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis, Beihefte 12: 513 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026715



Common Names

  • Saussurea
  • Pilinophylla
  • Saussurea Pilinophylla


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea tunicata Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea pilinophylla (also called hairy-stemmed saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of California and Oregon, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea pilinophylla is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea pilinophylla has white flowers with a yellow center of disc florets and a single row of white ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong-shaped with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea pilinophylla is an evergreen, low-growing perennial with a mat-forming habit. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or by division of established plants in early spring.

Where to Find Saussurea pilinophylla

Saussurea pilinophylla is native to the Himalayas, where it can be found in the alpine and subalpine regions.

Saussurea pilinophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea pilinophylla?

Saussurea pilinophylla

What is the common name of Saussurea pilinophylla?

Pineleaf Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea pilinophylla?

Saussurea pilinophylla is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open meadows and grasslands.

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Hans Wolfgang Limpricht (b.1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Limpr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242527-1: Based on the initial data import