Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subulata
ID:
90058

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. 226, partim. 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089387



Common Names

  • Saussurea subulata
  • Alpine Saw-wort
  • Subulate Saw-wort


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea setifolia Klatt [unknown]
  • Saussurea clarkeana H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Theodorea subulata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Saussurea subulata (also called Subulate Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea subulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an herbal remedy to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Saussurea subulata are small, yellow-green in color and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea subulata is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Saussurea subulata

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

Saussurea subulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea subulata?

Saussurea subulata

What is the common name of Saussurea subulata?

Subulate Saw-wort

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea subulata?

Saussurea subulata is found in alpine meadows and grasslands in the Himalayas and 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45698: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.