Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taipaiensis
ID:
3586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Natl. Acad. Peiping 3: 151 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002915



Common Names

  • Saussurea taipaiensis
  • Taipaiensis Saussurea
  • Saussurea Taipaiensis


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Description

Saussurea taipaiensis (also called Taipei saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Taiwan. It has a basal rosette of leaves and its flowers are white. It grows in humid montane forests and is found at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea taipaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea taipaiensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea taipaiensis is a perennial herb that is native to Taiwan. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and should be protected from strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Saussurea taipaiensis

Saussurea taipaiensis is native to Taiwan and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Saussurea taipaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea taipaiensis?

Saussurea taipaiensis

What is the common name of Saussurea taipaiensis?

Taipei Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea taipaiensis?

Saussurea taipaiensis is native to Taiwan and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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,