Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quercifolia
ID:
19984

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 115 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019313



Common Names

  • Saussurea quercifolia
  • Oak Saussurea
  • Oakleaf Saussurea


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea chionophora Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Saussurea quercifolia quercifolia [unknown]
  • Saussurea hypsipeta Diels [unknown]
  • Saussurea quercifolia major J.Anthony [unknown]
  • Saussurea hypsipeta Diels ex H.Limpr. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea quercifolia (also called Oak-Leaf Saussurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Himalayas. It is found in dry, open habitats at elevations of 2,500-4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea quercifolia has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory. It has also been used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea quercifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea quercifolia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown from seed sown in the spring or late summer in well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Saussurea quercifolia

Saussurea quercifolia is native to the Himalayan region and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Saussurea quercifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea quercifolia?

Saussurea quercifolia

What is the common name of Saussurea quercifolia?

Oakleaf Saussurea

What type of plant is Saussurea quercifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

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