Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ussuriensis
ID:
64238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans : 167 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063567



Common Names

  • Saussurea ussuriensis
  • Saussurea Ussuriensis
  • Saussurea Ussuriensis


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Synonyms

  • Theodorea ussuriensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea grandifolioides Nakai [unknown]
  • Saussurea ussuriensis ussuriensis [unknown]
  • Saussurea ussuriensis ussuriensis [unknown]
  • Saussurea ussuriensis incisa Maxim. [unknown]
  • Saussurea ussuriensis pinnatifida Maxim. [unknown]
  • Saussurea spinulifera Franch. [unknown]
  • Saussurea ussuriensis laxiodontolepis Q.Z.Han & Shu Y.Wang [unknown]

Description

Saussurea ussuriensis (also called Ussurian Wooly Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and an erect stem with white flowers. It is native to East Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea ussuriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and stomachaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea ussuriensis var. firma Kitag.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea ussuriensis is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, round capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea ussuriensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Saussurea ussuriensis

Saussurea ussuriensis can be found in eastern Russia and northeastern China.

Saussurea ussuriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea ussuriensis?

Saussurea ussuriensis

What is the common name of Saussurea ussuriensis?

Ussuri Cushion

What type of plant is Saussurea ussuriensis?

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-20536: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.