Saussurea virgata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
9202
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) ii. (1888) 340.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008531
Common Names
- Saussurea virgata
- Virgata Saussurea
- Saussurea Virgata Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saussurea virgata (also called Virginian Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to North America and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea virgata is a yellow-rayed composite flower head, with a yellow disc and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saussurea virgata is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Saussurea virgata
Saussurea virgata is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in mountainous areas of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.
Saussurea virgata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea virgata?
Saussurea virgata
What type of plant is Saussurea virgata?
It is an herbaceous perennial plant.
Where does Saussurea virgata grow?
It is native to 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-10826: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.