Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulvinata
ID:
92095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg xxvii. (1881) 493.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091424



Common Names

  • Cushion Saussurea
  • Pulvinata Saussurea
  • Cushion Coneflower


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea ruoqiangensis K.M.Shen [unknown]

Description

Saussurea pulvinata (also called Himalayan Cotton, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea pulvinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea pulvinata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea pulvinata is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Saussurea pulvinata

Saussurea pulvinata is native to the Himalayas and can be found in dry, open areas.

Saussurea pulvinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea pulvinata?

Saussurea pulvinata

What is the common name of Saussurea pulvinata?

Pulvinata thistle

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea pulvinata?

Mountain 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-47691: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.