Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
populifolia
ID:
46805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xxix. (1892) 311.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046134



Common Names

  • Poplar-leaved Sow-thistle
  • Poplar-leaf Sow-thistle
  • Poplar-leaved Milk-thistle


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea acropilina Diels ex H.Limpr. [unknown]
  • Saussurea acropilina acropilina [unknown]
  • Saussurea acropilina Diels [unknown]

Description

Saussurea populifolia (also called Poplar-Leaved Sausurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and it can be found in grasslands, meadows and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea populifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea populifolia has white flowers with yellow centres and a few purple spots. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea populifolia is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 21°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. They should be kept at a temperature of around 21°C and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Saussurea populifolia

Saussurea populifolia is native to the Himalayan region and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 4,500 meters.

Saussurea populifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea populifolia?

Saussurea populifolia

What is the common name of Saussurea populifolia?

Poplarleaf Snowparsley

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea populifolia?

Saussurea populifolia is native to the mountains of the Caucasus.

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