Status:
valid
Authors:
Kom.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xviii. 423 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028801
Common Names
- Saussurea umbrosa
- Shadowy Saussurea
- Shadowy Saussurea
Description
Saussurea umbrosa (also called 'Shadowy Saussurea', among many other common names) is a biennial plant with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in alpine meadows and other high-altitude habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea umbrosa is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea umbrosa has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea umbrosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is grown from seed. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Saussurea umbrosa
Saussurea umbrosa is native to the Himalayas and can be found in mountainous regions.
Saussurea umbrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea umbrosa?
Saussurea umbrosa
What is the common name of Saussurea umbrosa?
Shadowy saussurea
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea umbrosa?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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,