Saussurea pinetorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinetorum
ID:
31929
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1150 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031258
Common Names
- Saussurea
- Alpine Saw-wort
- Pinetorum Saw-wort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saussurea pinetorum (also called pine-scented everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny, and rocky habitats, and has small, linear, aromatic leaves and small, white, daisy-like flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea pinetorum has been used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea pinetorum has small, white flowers that form a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings have a basal rosette of finely divided leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saussurea pinetorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for best results.
Where to Find Saussurea pinetorum
Saussurea pinetorum is native to the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada.
Saussurea pinetorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea pinetorum?
Saussurea pinetorum
What is the common name of Saussurea pinetorum?
Pine-scented Saussurea
Where is Saussurea pinetorum found?
It is found in the Himalayas
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-130225: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.