Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
67970

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 12: 221 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067299



Common Names

  • Saussurea Velutina
  • Himalayan Cotton
  • Himalayan Wool Flower


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Description

Saussurea velutina (also called Velvet Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea velutina is a small, white flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea velutina is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring. It has small white flowers and attractive foliage.

Where to Find Saussurea velutina

Saussurea velutina is native to the Himalayas and can be found in rocky, sandy soils in grassland, scrub, and open woodland.

Saussurea velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea velutina?

Saussurea velutina

What is the common name of Saussurea velutina?

Velvet Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea velutina?

Dry, rocky slopes

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,

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