Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Nat. Mosc., Biol. n. s., lix. Livr. 6, 82. 1954
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136838
Common Names
- Popovii Saussurea
- Saussurea Popovii
- Popovii Snow Lotus
Description
Saussurea popovii (also called Popov's saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has white flowers. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea popovii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea popovii is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea popovii is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seeds. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in late summer or early autumn. The seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-draining soil. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Saussurea popovii
Saussurea popovii can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas.
Saussurea popovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea popovii?
Saussurea popovii
What is the common name of Saussurea popovii?
Popov's Saussurea
Where is Saussurea popovii found?
It is found in the Caucasus region of Russia
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,