Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
donkiah
ID:
10725

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke ex Spring.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 57(3): 405 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010054

Common Names

  • Donkiah
  • Saussurea donkiah
  • Donk's saussurea

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Description

Saussurea donkiah (also called Donk's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It has small, oblong leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky areas and alpine grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea donkiah is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea donkiah is a white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea donkiah is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is not very frost tolerant and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Saussurea donkiah

Saussurea donkiah is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine grasslands and rocky areas.

Saussurea donkiah FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea donkiah?

Saussurea donkiah

What is the common name of Saussurea donkiah?

Donk's Saussurea

What type of plant is Saussurea donkiah?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Lawrence Stephen Springate (1951-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spring.' in the authors string.