Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subacaulis
ID:
133003

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb.) Serg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Animadvers. Syst. Herb. Univ. Tomsk. 1941: No. 2, 3, 4, in obs.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132332



Common Names

  • Snow Lotus
  • Himalayan Snow Lotus
  • Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea subacaulis (also called Subacaulescent Snowparsley, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Himalayas. It has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea subacaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea subacaulis is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea subacaulis is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they are well established.

Where to Find Saussurea subacaulis

Saussurea subacaulis is native to the Himalayas, and can be found in the mountains of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Saussurea subacaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea subacaulis?

Saussurea subacaulis

What is the common name of Saussurea subacaulis?

Subacaulis saussurea

What type of plant is Saussurea subacaulis?

Herbaceous perennial

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-93175: Based on the initial data import
Lidia Palladievna Sergievskaya (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Serg.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.