Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tobitae
ID:
73837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 3: 138 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073166



Common Names

  • Saussurea tobitae
  • Tobit's Saussurea
  • Tobit's Woolly Thistle


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Description

Saussurea tobitae (also called Tobit's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea tobitae is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea tobitae is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea tobitae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Saussurea tobitae

Saussurea tobitae is native to the Himalayas in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.

Saussurea tobitae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea tobitae?

Saussurea tobitae

What is the common name of Saussurea tobitae?

Tobit's Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea tobitae?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats

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,