Status:
valid
Authors:
Hajra
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 109(2): 77 (1983) (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094838
Common Names
- Saussurea sudhanshui
- Sudhanshu's Saussurea
- Sudhanshu's Sow-thistle
Description
Saussurea sudhanshui (also called Himalayan Sowthistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea sudhanshui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea sudhanshui has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea sudhanshui is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best to sow seeds in the spring and divide the clumps in the fall. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to prevent self-seeding.
Where to Find Saussurea sudhanshui
Saussurea sudhanshui can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Saussurea sudhanshui FAQ
What are the common uses of Saussurea sudhanshui?
Saussurea sudhanshui is commonly used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders.
What is the climate requirement for Saussurea sudhanshui?
Saussurea sudhanshui prefers a temperate climate and grows best in areas with an average temperature of 10-20°C.
What is the soil requirement for Saussurea sudhanshui?
Saussurea sudhanshui prefers a well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6-7.
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,