Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uliginosa
ID:
60356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. lxii. 16 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059685



Common Names

  • Saussurea uliginosa
  • Marsh Sowthistle
  • Swamp Cottonweed


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea dumetorum J.Anthony [unknown]
  • Saussurea uliginosa uliginosa [unknown]

Description

Saussurea uliginosa (also called Marsh Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea uliginosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea uliginosa var. vittifolia (J.Anthony) Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea uliginosa is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a single pair of cotyledons and a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea uliginosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, use a rooting hormone and place the cutting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Saussurea uliginosa

Saussurea uliginosa is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the wild in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea uliginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea uliginosa?

Saussurea uliginosa

What is the common name of Saussurea uliginosa?

Marsh Cottonweed

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea uliginosa?

Marshy areas, wet meadows, and stream banks

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