Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porcellanea
ID:
118043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 16: 455 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117372



Common Names

  • Saussurea
  • Porcellanea
  • Porcelain Saussurea


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea nivea Kom. & Schischkin [unknown]

Description

Saussurea porcellanea (also called Porcelain Saussurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea porcellanea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea porcellanea has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea porcellanea is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas and Tibet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Saussurea porcellanea

Saussurea porcellanea is native to the Himalayas and can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and scrublands.

Saussurea porcellanea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea porcellanea?

Saussurea porcellanea

What is the common name of Saussurea porcellanea?

Porcelain Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea porcellanea?

Alpine meadows and grasslands in 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,

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