Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
71920

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch.) Fisch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Colls, Herb. Pedemont. 3: 234 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071249



Common Names

  • Beautiful Saussurea
  • Saussurea Pulchella
  • Pulchella


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Description

Saussurea pulchella (also called 'Himalayan snow lotus', 'Himalayan snow flower', 'Himalayan edelweiss', 'Himalayan saussurea', 'Himalayan snow-crown' among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a white flower head. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at elevations of 3,000–5,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea pulchella has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea pulchella is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Where to Find Saussurea pulchella

Saussurea pulchella is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the western part of the mountain range.

Saussurea pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea pulchella?

Saussurea pulchella

What is the family of Saussurea pulchella?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Saussurea pulchella?

Beautiful Saussurea

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,