Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsch. ex Filat
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kazakhst. ix. 261, 570 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127418
Common Names
- False Blanda
- Saussurea pseudoblanda
- False Blanda Thistle
Description
Saussurea pseudoblanda (also called False-Bland Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are ovate and have a serrated margin. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea pseudoblanda is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea pseudoblanda has white flowers with a yellow center and a bell-shaped calyx. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea pseudoblanda is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division in spring or early summer. Plant divisions in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and water regularly until established.
Where to Find Saussurea pseudoblanda
Saussurea pseudoblanda can be found in the Himalayas, from India to western China.
Saussurea pseudoblanda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea pseudoblanda?
Saussurea pseudoblanda
What is the common name of Saussurea pseudoblanda?
False Blandford's Woolly Thistle
What is the habitat of Saussurea pseudoblanda?
It grows in alpine meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas at elevations of 3,000–5,000 m.
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,