Saussurea prostrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
40371
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Winkl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada ix. (1886) 518.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039700
Common Names
- Saussurea prostrata
- Prostrate Saussurea
- Prostrate Snow-parsley
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saussurea prostrata (also called Prostrate Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the Himalayas. It is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.2 m tall by 0.2 m wide, with lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea prostrata is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea prostrata has white flowers with yellow centers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saussurea prostrata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Saussurea prostrata
Saussurea prostrata can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.
Saussurea prostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea prostrata?
Saussurea prostrata
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea prostrata?
Saussurea prostrata is native to the Himalayas and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
What are the characteristics of Saussurea prostrata?
Saussurea prostrata is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and leathery leaves.
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
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242556-1: Based on the initial data import