Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shiretokoensis
ID:
42532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sugaw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Pl. Saghalien 312. 1937 ; addit. publ.: Ill. fl. Saghalien 4: 1881, t. 864. 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041861



Common Names

  • Saussurea Shiretokoensis
  • Shiretokoensis Saussurea
  • Shiretokoensis' Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea shiretokoensis (also called Shiretoko Mountain-Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flower heads in summer. It typically grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea shiretokoensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, malaria, and other diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea shiretokoensis is white and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea shiretokoensis is a small, evergreen shrub, growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Take cuttings from the current season’s growth, about 10 cm (4 in) long, and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cut end in hormone rooting powder and place in a pot of moistened cutting compost. Place the pot in a warm, bright position but out of direct sunlight. Keep the compost moist and in a few weeks the cuttings should have rooted. When the new plants are well established, pot them on into individual pots and grow on in a cool, light position.

Where to Find Saussurea shiretokoensis

Saussurea shiretokoensis is native to Japan and can be found in the Hokkaido region.

Saussurea shiretokoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea shiretokoensis?

Saussurea shiretokoensis

What is the common name of Saussurea shiretokoensis?

Shiretoko Saussurea

Where is Saussurea shiretokoensis native to?

Japan

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-140485: Based on the initial data import
Shigezo Sugawara: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sugaw.' in the authors string.