Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
19538

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Hu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Quaterly Journal of the Taiwan Museum 21(1-2): 14 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018867



Common Names

  • Strict Saw-Wort
  • Strict Sawwort
  • Strict Woodland Saw-Wort


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Description

Saussurea stricta (also called Strict Saw-Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea stricta is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating respiratory problems and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea stricta has white flowers with a diameter of 2–3 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5–1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea stricta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Saussurea stricta

Saussurea stricta is native to Asia and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Saussurea stricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea stricta?

Saussurea stricta

What is the common name of Saussurea stricta?

Strict Saw-wort

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea stricta?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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

Shiu-Ying Hu (1910-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Hu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242679-1: Based on the initial data import