Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
43443

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Wall. ex Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 330 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042772



Common Names

  • Saussurea uniflora
  • Uniflora Saussurea
  • Uniflora Snow Lotus


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Synonyms

  • Aplotaxis uniflora DC. [unknown]
  • Saussurea uniflora uniflora [unknown]
  • Saussurea uniflora sinensis J.Anthony [unknown]
  • Theodorea uniflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea uniflora Wall. ex Hook.f. [deprecated]

Description

Saussurea uniflora (also called One-flowered Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea uniflora is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and stomach pains. It is also used to make a yellow dye and as an insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea uniflora var. conica (C.B.Cl.) Hook.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea uniflora is white and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea uniflora is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered area outdoors in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until they germinate. Once established, Saussurea uniflora is quite drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Saussurea uniflora

Saussurea uniflora is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas such as canyons and hillsides.

Saussurea uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea uniflora?

Saussurea uniflora

What is the common name of Saussurea uniflora?

One-flowered Saw-wort

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea uniflora?

Alpine meadows in the Himalayas

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-141373: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.