Saussurea schanginiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schanginiana
ID:
56749
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. ex Herder
Source:
gcc
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 41(II): 5 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056078
Common Names
- Saussurea Schanginiana
- Schangin's Saussurea
- Alpine Saussurea
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- Heterotrichum schangini M.Bieb. ex DC. [unknown]
- Lagurostemon pygmaeus schanginiana Wydl. [unknown]
- Lagurostemon pygmaeus schanginianus Wydler [unknown]
Description
Saussurea schanginiana (also called Chinese snow lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands. It has white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea schanginiana has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea schanginiana has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saussurea schanginiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seed bed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Saussurea schanginiana
Saussurea schanginiana can be found in the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, and Sichuan.
Saussurea schanginiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea schanginiana?
Saussurea schanginiana
What is the common name of Saussurea schanginiana?
Saussurea schanginiana
Where is Saussurea schanginiana found?
Saussurea schanginiana is found in 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
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Gottfried von Herder (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242633-1: Based on the initial data import