Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudo-gracilis
ID:
71418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 5: 246 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070747



Common Names

  • Saussurea pseudo-gracilis
  • Pseudo-graceful Saussurea
  • False Graceful Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea pseudo-gracilis (also called False Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins. The flowers are white and borne on a single stem. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea pseudo-gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea pseudo-gracilis is a small, white composite flower head, with a few white ray florets and many white disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea pseudo-gracilis is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate from root cuttings.

Where to Find Saussurea pseudo-gracilis

Saussurea pseudo-gracilis is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea pseudo-gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea pseudo-gracilis?

Saussurea pseudo-gracilis

What is the common name of Saussurea pseudo-gracilis?

Pseudo-graceful Saussurea

What type of plant is Saussurea pseudo-gracilis?

Saussurea pseudo-gracilis is a perennial flowering plant.

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-27550: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.