Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoalpina
ID:
105006

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.D.Simpson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xli. 427 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000104335



Common Names

  • Saussurea Pseudoalpina
  • Alpine Saw-wort
  • Alpine Saw-wort Plant


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea ambigua Krylov ex Serg. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea pseudoalpina (also called Alpine Saw-wort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea pseudoalpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea pseudoalpina has white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with small hairs on the underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea pseudoalpina is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, bright location and kept moist until they have germinated.

Where to Find Saussurea pseudoalpina

Saussurea pseudoalpina can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the Himalayas, Tibet, and China.

Saussurea pseudoalpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea pseudoalpina?

Saussurea pseudoalpina

What is the common name of Saussurea pseudoalpina?

Alpine Saw-wort

Where is Saussurea pseudoalpina found?

Saussurea pseudoalpina is found in the Alps and the Carpathians.

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-6206: Based on the initial data import
Norman Douglas Simpson (1890-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.D.Simpson' in the authors string.