Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 60: 100 (1924) (1923 publ. 1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069348
Common Names
- Half-banded Saussurea
- Saussurea Semifasciata
- Semifasciata Saussurea
Description
Saussurea semifasciata (also called Saussurea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has white flowers and grows in high-altitude, wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea semifasciata is a plant native to the Himalayas and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat stomach ailments, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea semifasciata has small yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are hairy, with opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea semifasciata is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Saussurea semifasciata
Saussurea semifasciata is native to East Asia and can be found in China, India, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia.
Saussurea semifasciata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea semifasciata?
Saussurea semifasciata
What is the common name of Saussurea semifasciata?
Half-banded Saussurea
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea semifasciata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,