Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaposa
ID:
45894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. ii. 480.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045223



Common Names

  • Scaposa
  • Saussurea
  • Saussurea Scaposa


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Description

Saussurea scaposa (also called Scapose Woolly Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant with large, purple flowers and woolly leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea scaposa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea scaposa has white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea scaposa is a perennial plant that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Saussurea scaposa

Saussurea scaposa is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Saussurea scaposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea scaposa?

Saussurea scaposa

What is the family of Saussurea scaposa?

Asteraceae

Where is Saussurea scaposa native to?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-143737: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.