Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanakae
ID:
69962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav. ex Maxim.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg xix. (1874) 516.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069291



Common Names

  • Tanaka's Saussurea
  • Tanaka's Snow-parsley
  • Tanaka's Snow-plume


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Description

Saussurea tanakae (also called Tanak's Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a stem up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in meadows and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea tanakae is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea tanakae is a small, white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea tanakae is a perennial herb native to Japan. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart.

Where to Find Saussurea tanakae

Gentiana praeclara is native to the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Saussurea tanakae FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Saussurea tanakae?

Saussurea tanakae requires full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the typical size of Saussurea tanakae?

Saussurea tanakae typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What is the bloom time of Saussurea tanakae?

Saussurea tanakae blooms in late spring to early summer.

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-26119: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.