Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vestitiformis
ID:
74475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem xiii. 643 (1937).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073804



Common Names

  • Snow Lotus
  • Woolly Sunflower
  • Himalayan Wormwood


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Description

Saussurea vestitiformis (also called 'Vestitiformis Cotton Thistle', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a simple stem with leaves that are deeply divided into narrow lobes. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea vestitiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea vestitiformis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea vestitiformis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F).

Where to Find Saussurea vestitiformis

Saussurea vestitiformis is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Saussurea vestitiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea vestitiformis?

Saussurea vestitiformis

What is the common name of Saussurea vestitiformis?

Vestiform Cottonweed

What type of plant is Saussurea vestitiformis?

Perennial herbaceous flowering plant

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-3055: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.