Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shangrilaensis
ID:
1327788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.S.Chen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 172(2): 123 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340242



Common Names

  • Shangrilaensis Saussurea
  • Shangrilaensis Saussurea
  • Shangrilaensis Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea shangrilaensis (also called Shangri-La Saussurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small, evergreen perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of China, and is found in moist, shady habitats, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea shangrilaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used in traditional Tibetan medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea shangrilaensis is white and tubular, with five lobes. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea shangrilaensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and divide the plants in the fall. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize the plants regularly.

Where to Find Saussurea shangrilaensis

Saussurea shangrilaensis is found in China, in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.

Saussurea shangrilaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea shangrilaensis?

Saussurea shangrilaensis

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea shangrilaensis?

It is found in China.

What is the flowering season of Saussurea shangrilaensis?

It flowers from May to August.

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

You Sheng Chen (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Chen' in the authors string.