Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
woodiana
ID:
13636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xxix. (1892) 312.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012965



Common Names

  • Saussurea woodiana
  • Wood's Saussurea
  • Wood's Saw-Wort


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea woodiana woodiana [unknown]
  • Saussurea nobilis Franch. [unknown]
  • Saussurea woodiana subacaulis Lipsch. [unknown]
  • Saussurea woodiana caulescens Lipsch. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea woodiana (also called Wood's saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea woodiana has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation. It has also been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea woodiana has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea woodiana is an annual herb that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Saussurea woodiana

Saussurea woodiana is found in the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to Bhutan.

Saussurea woodiana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea woodiana?

Saussurea woodiana is native to the Himalayas.

What type of soil does Saussurea woodiana prefer?

Saussurea woodiana prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

How much sun does Saussurea woodiana need?

Saussurea woodiana prefers full sun.

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