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
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.
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,