Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
130360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 12: 313 (1938), in ob (1937-1938 publ. 1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129689



Common Names

  • Polycephalous Snow-parsley
  • Polycephalous Saussurea
  • Polycephalous Saussurea-parsley


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Description

Saussurea polycephala (also called Many-headed Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea polycephala is a small, yellow-green flower head, and the seeds are small, dark brown, and ribbed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea polycephala is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plants can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Saussurea polycephala

Saussurea polycephala is native to the Himalayas region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils. It is also found in parts of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea polycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea polycephala?

Saussurea polycephala

What is the common name of Saussurea polycephala?

Many-headed Sow-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea polycephala?

It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey.

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