Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seoulensis
ID:
126941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 25: 58 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126270



Common Names

  • Seoulensis Saussurea
  • Korean Saussurea
  • Korean Snow Lotus


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea rectinervis Nakai [unknown]
  • Saussurea uchiyamana Nakai [unknown]
  • Saussurea conandrifolia Nakai [unknown]

Description

Saussurea seoulensis (also called Seoul Saussurea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has an erect stem and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate and covered with hairs. Its flowers are white and have a diameter of 1 cm. It grows in alpine grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea seoulensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea seoulensis is white and has a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea seoulensis is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Saussurea seoulensis

Saussurea seoulensis is native to South Korea and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in this region.

Saussurea seoulensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea seoulensis?

Saussurea seoulensis

What is the common name of Saussurea seoulensis?

Seoul thistle

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea seoulensis?

Mountain slopes and grasslands in Korea

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-8731: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.