Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pricei
ID:
114720

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.D.Simpson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xli. 426 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114049



Common Names

  • Saussurea pricei
  • Price's Saussurea
  • Price's Saw-wort


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea sumneviczii Serg. [unknown]
  • Saussurea sumneviczii communis Serg. [unknown]
  • Saussurea sumneviczii mutabilis Serg. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea pricei (also called Price's saussurea, Price's saussurea, and many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to California and Baja California. It grows in grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea pricei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive purple flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat respiratory diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea pricei is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea pricei is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Saussurea pricei

Saussurea pricei is found in the Caucasus region, from Georgia to Azerbaijan.

Saussurea pricei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea pricei?

Saussurea pricei

What is the common name of Saussurea pricei?

Price's Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea pricei?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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-75556: Based on the initial data import
Norman Douglas Simpson (1890-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.D.Simpson' in the authors string.