Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxosa
ID:
136778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 16: 456 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136107



Common Names

  • Saussurea saxosa
  • Alpine Saw-wort
  • Alpine Cottonweed


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Description

Saussurea saxosa (also called Saxose Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It has large, lobed leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea saxosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea saxosa is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedling is small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea saxosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Saussurea saxosa

Saussurea saxosa can be found in the Himalayas.

Saussurea saxosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea saxosa?

Saussurea saxosa

What is the family of Saussurea saxosa?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Saussurea saxosa?

Himalayas

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,

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