Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
119259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chen & S.Yun Liang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19(1): 95 (1981) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118588



Common Names

  • Pubescens Snowlotus
  • Saussurea Pubescens
  • Pubescens Woolly Sunflower


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Description

Saussurea pubescens (also called Hairy Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small plant with a single stem and a few leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea pubescens is a white or yellowish-white, tubular, 5-lobed corolla, with a long, slender tube and a short, broad limb. The seeds are small, black, and somewhat flattened. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea pubescens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in the fall.

Where to Find Saussurea pubescens

Saussurea pubescens is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Tibet.

Saussurea pubescens FAQ

What is the common name of Saussurea pubescens?

The common name of Saussurea pubescens is Himalayan snow lotus.

What is the scientific name of Himalayan snow lotus?

The scientific name of Himalayan snow lotus is Saussurea pubescens.

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea pubescens?

Saussurea pubescens is native to the Himalayan region, and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

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-79909: Based on the initial data import
Liang Songyun (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Yun Liang' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.