Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wardii
ID:
59673

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Anthony

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 18: 216 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059002



Common Names

  • Saussurea Wardii
  • Ward's Saussurea
  • Himalayan Wormwood


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea bomiensis Y.L.Chen & S.Yun Liang [unknown]
  • Saussurea graminicola F.H.Chen [unknown]

Description

Saussurea wardii (also called Ward's Sowthistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply-cut leaves. It is native to Asia, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea wardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea wardii has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea wardii is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Saussurea wardii

Saussurea wardii is native to the Himalayas and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea wardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea wardii?

Saussurea wardii

What is the common name of Saussurea wardii?

Wardii Saussurea

What type of plant is Saussurea wardii?

It is a shrub

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-1610: Based on the initial data import
John Anthony (1891-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Anthony' in the authors string.