Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weberi
ID:
16390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hultén

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 53: 202, fig. 1 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015719



Common Names

  • Weberi Saussurea
  • Saussurea
  • Weberi


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Description

Saussurea weberi (also called Weber's saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It grows in dry, open areas and has small, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea weberi is a plant native to South America. It has many non-medical uses, such as being used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea weberi is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea weberi is an alpine perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Saussurea weberi

Saussurea weberi is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the higher elevations.

Saussurea weberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea weberi?

Saussurea weberi

What are the common names of Saussurea weberi?

Weber's saussurea, Weber's snow-parsley

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea weberi?

Saussurea weberi is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-115215: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hultén (1894-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hultén' in the authors string.