Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
daurica
ID:
40796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adams

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 251 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040125

Common Names

  • Saussurea Daurica
  • Daurica
  • Daurica Saussurea

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Synonyms

  • Serratula davurica Adams ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Saussurea crassifolia papposa (Turcz. ex DC.) Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Saussurea salsa papposa (Turcz. ex DC.) Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Theodorea papposa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea papposa Turcz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Theodorea daurica Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Saussurea daurica (also called Daurian Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, grassy meadows and rocky slopes. Its leaves are alternate, linear-lanceolate and its flowers are purple-blue in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea daurica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea daurica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea daurica is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits.

Where to Find Saussurea daurica

Saussurea daurica is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Saussurea daurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea daurica?

Saussurea daurica

What is the common name of Saussurea daurica?

Daurian Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea daurica?

It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, open habitats.

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