Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simpsoniana
ID:
120551

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fielding & Gardner) Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1964: 319 (1964) (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119880



Common Names

  • Simpson's Saw-wort
  • Simpson's Saussurea
  • Saussurea Simpsoniana


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea yushuensis S.W.Liu & T.N.Ho [unknown]
  • Aplotaxis simpsoniana Fielding & Gardner [unknown]
  • Saussurea sacra Edgew. [unknown]
  • Aplotaxis gossypina minor DC. [unknown]
  • Theodorea sacra Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Saussurea simpsoniana (also called Simpson's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flower heads. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea simpsoniana is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea simpsoniana has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea simpsoniana is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and then transplanted outdoors once they have germinated.

Where to Find Saussurea simpsoniana

Saussurea simpsoniana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea simpsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea simpsoniana?

Saussurea simpsoniana

What is the common name of Saussurea simpsoniana?

Simpson's Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea simpsoniana?

Saussurea simpsoniana is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas of western North America.

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-81165: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.
Henry Borron Fielding (1805-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fielding' in the authors string.