Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tilesii
ID:
40229

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb.) Ledeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 1: 15 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039558



Common Names

  • Tiles' Saussurea
  • Tiles Saussurea
  • Tiles' Woolly Thistle


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Description

Saussurea tilesii (also called Tiles' saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea tilesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make tea and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea tilesii sub. tilesii
Saussurea tilesii sub. putoranica Kozhevn.
Saussurea tilesii var. glabriuscula (A.P.Khokhr.) Korobkov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea tilesii has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and slightly curved. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea tilesii is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Saussurea tilesii

Saussurea tilesii is native to the high Himalayas of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at elevations of 3,000-5,000 m.

Saussurea tilesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea tilesii?

Saussurea tilesii

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea tilesii?

Alpine meadows

What is the average height of Saussurea tilesii?

0.2-0.5 meters

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