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
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.
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,