Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
topkegolensis
ID:
25454

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Ohba & S.Akiyama

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Alpine Fl. Jaljale Himal, E. Nepal (Univ. Mus., Univ. Tokyo, Nat. & Cult., 4) 68 (1992).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024783



Common Names

  • Topkegolensis Saussurea
  • Topkegolensis Snow-lotus
  • Topkegolensis Wood-sage


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Description

Saussurea topkegolensis (also called Topkegol Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a rosette of leaves with white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea topkegolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines, such as for treating colds and flu.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea topkegolensis has small yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with a single, oval shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea topkegolensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Saussurea topkegolensis

Saussurea topkegolensis is found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Saussurea topkegolensis FAQ

What are the common names of Saussurea topkegolensis?

Kok-saghyz, rubber plant, Russian dandelion

What type of plant is Saussurea topkegolensis?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Saussurea topkegolensis native to?

It is native to Central Asia

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

Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Shinobu Akiyama (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Akiyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972243-1: Based on the initial data import