Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schachimardanica
ID:
43688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kamelin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Sred. Azii 10: 631 (1993) (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043017



Common Names

  • Saussurea Schachimardanica
  • Schachimardanica Snow Lotus
  • Himalayan Snow Lotus


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Description

Saussurea schachimardanica (also called 'Kashmir snow lotus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a woody stem and white flowers. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea schachimardanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea schachimardanica is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, spiny and have a rosette-like growth habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea schachimardanica is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seed or by division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. The plants will flower in late summer or early fall. When propagating by division, divide the plants in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Saussurea schachimardanica

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

Saussurea schachimardanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea schachimardanica?

Saussurea schachimardanica

What is the common name of Saussurea schachimardanica?

Schachimardan Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea schachimardanica?

Saussurea schachimardanica is native to the Mediterranean region.

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,