Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triptera
ID:
119290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg xix. (1874) 515.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118619



Common Names

  • Triptera Saussurea
  • Saussurea
  • Triptera


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea kai-montana Takeda [unknown]
  • Saussurea kaimontana kaimontana [unknown]
  • Saussurea triptera triptera [unknown]
  • Saussurea kaimontana kaimontana [unknown]
  • Theodorea triptera Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Saussurea triptera (also called Three-winged Saussurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, grasslands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea triptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea triptera var. minor (Takeda) Kitam.
Saussurea triptera var. hisauchii (Nakai) Kitam.
Saussurea triptera var. mikurasimensis Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea triptera has small, white flowers with yellow centers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea triptera is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is best done in spring or summer by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be planted in a sandy soil mix and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Saussurea triptera

Saussurea triptera is native to the Himalayas and can be found in high-altitude alpine meadows.

Saussurea triptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea triptera?

Saussurea triptera

What is the common name of Saussurea triptera?

Saussurea Triptera

What type of plant is Saussurea triptera?

Herbaceous perennial

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-79937: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.