Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurata
ID:
21881

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch. ex Herder) Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
: 243 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021210



Common Names

  • Saussurea purpurata
  • Purple Saussurea
  • Purple Wood-Sage


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea serrata purpurata Fisch. ex Herder [unknown]
  • Saussurea parviflora purpurata (Fisch. ex Herder) Lipsch. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea purpurata (also called Purple Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a woody stem and purple-tinged leaves. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea purpurata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea purpurata is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea purpurata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Saussurea purpurata

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

Saussurea purpurata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea purpurata?

Saussurea purpurata

What is the family of Saussurea purpurata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Saussurea purpurata?

Purple 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120508: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Gottfried von Herder (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herder' in the authors string.
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.