Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygonifolia
ID:
8166

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.H.Chen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 8: 125 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007495



Common Names

  • Saussurea
  • Polygon-leaved Saussurea
  • Saussurea polygonifolia


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Description

Saussurea polygonifolia (also called 'Polygon-Leaved Saw-Wort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and is typically found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea polygonifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source and for making paper and fabric.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea polygonifolia has white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea polygonifolia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in well-drained soil in a sunny position. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.

Where to Find Saussurea polygonifolia

Saussurea polygonifolia is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the wild in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Saussurea polygonifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea polygonifolia?

Saussurea polygonifolia

What is the common name of Saussurea polygonifolia?

Polygon-leaved Saussurea

What is the habitat of Saussurea polygonifolia?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-107243: Based on the initial data import
Chen Feng Huai (1900-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Chen' in the authors string.