Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
95125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) ii. (1888) 340.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094454



Common Names

  • Saussurea yunnanensis
  • Yunnan Saussurea
  • Yunnanensis Saussurea


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea mairei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Saussurea yunnanensis runcinata Franch. [unknown]
  • Saussurea vaginata Dunn [unknown]
  • Saussurea yunnanensis yunnanensis [unknown]
  • Saussurea yunnanensis integrifolia Franch. [unknown]
  • Saussurea yunnanensis sessilifolia J.Anthony [unknown]

Description

Saussurea yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayas and China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, erect stem with a single flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and alpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea yunnanensis has small white flowers with yellow centers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea yunnanensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or late autumn. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Saussurea yunnanensis

Saussurea yunnanensis can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Saussurea yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea yunnanensis?

Saussurea yunnanensis

What are the common names of Saussurea yunnanensis?

Yunnan Saussurea, Yunnan Snowparsley

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea yunnanensis?

It is native to the Yunnan Province of China

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