Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
85065

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 227 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084394



Common Names

  • Thomsonii Saussurea
  • Saussurea Thomson's Fleabane
  • Thomson's Fleabane Saussurea


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Synonyms

  • Theodorea thomsonii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea acaulis Klatt [unknown]
  • Saussurea amblyophylla C.Winkl. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea thomsonii (also called Thomson's saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a thick, woody stem that can grow up to 1 meter tall and has large, white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea thomsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea thomsonii is a white to purple composite flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea thomsonii is a perennial plant that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Saussurea thomsonii

Saussurea thomsonii can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Saussurea thomsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea thomsonii?

Saussurea thomsonii

Where is Saussurea thomsonii native to?

Himalayas

What is the growth habit of Saussurea thomsonii?

It is an evergreen shrub

What type of soil does Saussurea thomsonii prefer?

It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil

What is the best temperature for Saussurea thomsonii?

It prefers temperatures between 55-75°F (13-24°C)

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-40840: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.