Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
119226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 19: 389 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118555



Common Names

  • Beautiful Snowlotus
  • Saussurea Pulchra
  • Snowlotus


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Synonyms

  • Hemistepta bella Lipsch. [unknown]
  • Hemistepta pulchra (Lipsch.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Saussurea pulchra (also called 'Himalayan Snow Lotus' and 'Himalayan Aconite', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 16,000 feet. It has large, white flowers and long, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal medicines and teas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea pulchra has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea pulchra is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be divided in spring or autumn, and the seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Saussurea pulchra

Saussurea pulchra is native to the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Saussurea pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea pulchra?

Saussurea pulchra

What is the common name of Saussurea pulchra?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea pulchra?

Dry forests of Mexico

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