Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poljakowi
ID:
126245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Glehn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada iv. 60 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125574



Common Names

  • Saussurea poljakowi
  • Polar Star
  • Snow Lotus


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Description

Saussurea poljakowi (also called Poljakow's Saussurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Himalayas and parts of India. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in open meadows and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea poljakowi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea poljakowi is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea poljakowi is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.

Where to Find Saussurea poljakowi

Saussurea poljakowi is native to the Himalayas.

Saussurea poljakowi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea poljakowi?

Saussurea poljakowi

What is the common name of Saussurea poljakowi?

Poljakow's Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea poljakowi?

It is native to 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-86649: Based on the initial data import
Peter von Glehn (1835-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glehn' in the authors string.