Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wernerioides
ID:
65591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3(8): 367 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064920



Common Names

  • Saussurea
  • Werner's Saussurea
  • Werner's Hawkweed


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Description

Saussurea wernerioides (also called Werner's snow-parsley, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has small white flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in meadows and open woods, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea wernerioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea wernerioides is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea wernerioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can survive temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in autumn.

Where to Find Saussurea wernerioides

Saussurea wernerioides is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the wild in this region.

Saussurea wernerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea wernerioides?

Saussurea wernerioides

What is the common name of Saussurea wernerioides?

Werner's Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea wernerioides?

Saussurea wernerioides is found in dry, rocky soils in the Mediterranean region

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-21858: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.