Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alberti
ID:
122215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel & C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada vi. (1879) 298.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121544

Common Names

  • Albert's Snowpuff
  • Albert's Cottonweed
  • Albert's Pussytoes

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Description

Saussurea alberti (also called 'Albert's Saw-wort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the mountains of Central and South Europe, where it grows in meadows, pastures and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea alberti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea alberti is a white, flat-topped cluster of small flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea alberti can be propagated by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Saussurea alberti

Saussurea alberti is native to the eastern United States, from New England to Florida and west to Texas.

Saussurea alberti FAQ

What are the common names of Saussurea alberti?

Common names of Saussurea alberti include Albert's snow-lotus and alpine snow-lotus.

What is the range of Saussurea alberti?

Saussurea alberti is native to the Himalayas and western China.

What type of soil does Saussurea alberti prefer?

Saussurea alberti prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

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-82762: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.