Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retroserrata
ID:
40159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chen & S.Yun Liang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19(1): 97 (1981) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039488



Common Names

  • Saussurea retroserrata
  • Retroserrata Saussurea
  • Retroserrata Saw-Wort


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Description

Saussurea retroserrata (also called Chinese hawksbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea retroserrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea retroserrata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea retroserrata is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Saussurea retroserrata

Saussurea retroserrata is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the high-altitude meadows of the region.

Saussurea retroserrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea retroserrata?

Saussurea retroserrata

What is the common name of Saussurea retroserrata?

Himalayan snow lotus

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea retroserrata?

It is found in the Himalayas, Tibet, and China

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-138192: Based on the initial data import
Liang Songyun (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Yun Liang' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.