Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) ii. (1888) 338.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028527
Common Names
- Saussurea spatulifolia
- Spatulifolia Saw-wort
- Spatulifolia Cotton-grass
Description
Saussurea spatulifolia (also called Spatulate-leaved saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are linear to ovate and its flowers are white and tubular. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea spatulifolia is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea spatulifolia is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea spatulifolia can be propagated by division of the root clumps in the spring. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead faded flowers to prolong flowering.
Where to Find Saussurea spatulifolia
Saussurea spatulifolia is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Saussurea spatulifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea spatulifolia?
Saussurea spatulifolia
What is the common name of Saussurea spatulifolia?
Spatulifolia Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea spatulifolia?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,