Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sovietica
ID:
76143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Komarov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Izv. Bot. Sada Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 30: 220 (1931 publ. 1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075472



Common Names

  • Saussurea Sovietica
  • Sovietica Saussurea
  • Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea sovietica (also called Soviet Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and tubular. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea sovietica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea sovietica has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black with a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea sovietica is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to propagate from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring, or start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be sown about 1/8 inch deep and spaced 6-12 inches apart. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are 2-3 inches tall. Water regularly during dry periods.

Where to Find Saussurea sovietica

Saussurea sovietica is native to Central Asia and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Saussurea sovietica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea sovietica?

Saussurea sovietica

What type of plant is Saussurea sovietica?

Perennial herb

Where is Saussurea sovietica native to?

Central Asia

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,