Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulviniformis
ID:
70045

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xi. (1891) 377.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069374



Common Names

  • Saussurea pulviniformis
  • Cushion Pussytoes
  • Cushion Fleabane


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Description

Saussurea pulviniformis (also called 'Pulviniformis', 'Pulviniformis Saussurea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and Tibet. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea pulviniformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea pulviniformis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea pulviniformis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Saussurea pulviniformis

Saussurea pulviniformis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, fields, and roadsides. It is most commonly found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea pulviniformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea pulviniformis?

Saussurea pulviniformis

What is the common name of Saussurea pulviniformis?

Cushion fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea pulviniformis?

Saussurea pulviniformis 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