Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caprifolia
ID:
34521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin & Zaprjag.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Izvest. Tadzhik. Baz. Akad. Nauk SSSR, Bot. 1(1): 69. 1933 ; cf. Lipschitzin Trans. Mosc. Soc. Nat., Biol. Ser., iii. 191 (1960).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033850

Common Names

  • Saussurea caprifolia
  • Goat's Beard
  • Caprifole

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Description

Saussurea caprifolia (also called caprifoliate snow-pus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate and serrate. It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea caprifolia is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, an antiseptic, and to treat digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea caprifolia has yellow-white flowers with a star-shaped structure. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a small, round-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea caprifolia is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Saussurea caprifolia

Saussurea caprifolia is found in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.

Saussurea caprifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea caprifolia?

Saussurea caprifolia

What is the common name of Saussurea caprifolia?

Goat's Beard

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea caprifolia?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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-132724: Based on the initial data import
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.
F.L. Zaprjagaev (1903-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zaprjag.' in the authors string.