Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platypoda
ID:
135544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1152 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134873



Common Names

  • Saussurea platypoda
  • Platypus Saussurea
  • Himalayan Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea platypoda (also called flat-footed saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry and wet forests, and can be found in elevations up to 4,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea platypoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat various skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea platypoda has white flowers that are 1-2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea platypoda can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or early summer. Divisions should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Saussurea platypoda

Saussurea platypoda is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the mountainous regions of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea platypoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea platypoda?

Saussurea platypoda

What is the common name of Saussurea platypoda?

Saussurea

What is the family of Saussurea platypoda?

Asteraceae

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