Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
przewalskii
ID:
36183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg xxvii. (1881) 494.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035512



Common Names

  • Saussurea przewalskii
  • Przewalski's Saussurea
  • Przewalski's Cottonweed


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Synonyms

  • Theodorea przewalzkii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea likiangensis likiangensis [unknown]
  • Saussurea likiangensis siningensis Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Saussurea likiangensis integrifolia Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Saussurea giraldii Diels [unknown]
  • Saussurea cirsioides Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Saussurea likiangensis Franch. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea przewalskii (also called Przewalski's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a species of herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a slender stem and small, narrow leaves that are green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea przewalskii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea przewalskii has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea przewalskii is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for rock gardens.

Where to Find Saussurea przewalskii

Saussurea przewalskii is native to the Himalayas and Tibet.

Saussurea przewalskii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea przewalskii?

Saussurea przewalskii

What is the common name of Saussurea przewalskii?

Przewalski's Saussurea

What is the habitat of Saussurea przewalskii?

Dry, sandy areas

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-13435: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.