Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tianshuiensis
ID:
70341

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.Y.Wu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Fl. Loess-Plateaus Sin. 5: 520 (1989).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069670



Common Names

  • Saussurea Tianshuiensis
  • Tianshuiensis Saussurea
  • Saussurea


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea tianshuiensis tianshuiensis [unknown]

Description

Saussurea tianshuiensis (also called Tianshui snow lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and serrated. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea tianshuiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea tianshuiensis var. huxianensis X.Y.Wu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea tianshuiensis has small yellow flowers with a diameter of about 4-5mm. Its seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea tianshuiensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in areas with temperatures ranging from -5 to 25°C.

Where to Find Saussurea tianshuiensis

Saussurea tianshuiensis can be found in China.

Saussurea tianshuiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea tianshuiensis?

Saussurea tianshuiensis

What is the common name of Saussurea tianshuiensis?

Tianshui Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea tianshuiensis?

Saussurea tianshuiensis is native to China

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-26486: Based on the initial data import
X.Y. Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Y.Wu' in the authors string.