Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turgaiensis
ID:
15833

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 8: 497 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015162



Common Names

  • Saussurea
  • Turgaiensis Saussurea
  • Turgai Saussurea


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Description

Saussurea turgaiensis (also called Turgai Sow-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan and is found in dry, rocky areas such as deserts and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea turgaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea turgaiensis is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea turgaiensis is a perennial herb native to the steppes of Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed, and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can also be propagated from cuttings or by division of existing plants. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.

Where to Find Saussurea turgaiensis

Saussurea turgaiensis is native to the Tien Shan Mountains in Central Asia. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Saussurea turgaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea turgaiensis?

Saussurea turgaiensis

What is the family of Saussurea turgaiensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Saussurea turgaiensis?

Turgai Saussurea

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-11467: Based on the initial data import
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.