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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Franch.
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1891
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bull. Annuel Soc. Philom. Paris , sér. 8, 3: 148 (1891)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033889
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Saussurea tatsienensis
- Tatsienensis Saussurea
- Tatsienensis Cotton Thistle
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Saussurea tatsienensis tatsienensis  [unknown]
- Saussurea tatsienensis monocephala Diels ex H.Limpr. [unknown]
- Saussurea tatsiensis monocephala Diels ex H.Limpr. [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Saussurea tatsienensis (also called Tatsienensis saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes, and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and white flower heads.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Saussurea tatsienensis is a medicinal plant used for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Saussurea tatsienensis has white flowers with a yellow center and long, narrow leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.                         
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Saussurea tatsienensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Saussurea tatsienensis
                        
                            Saussurea tatsienensis can be found in China.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Saussurea tatsienensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Saussurea tatsienensis?
Saussurea tatsienensis
What is the common name of Saussurea tatsienensis?
Tatsienlian saw-wort
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea tatsienensis?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,