Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
129113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chen & S.Yun Liang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19(1): 105 (1981) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128442

Common Names

  • Purple Saussurea
  • Purple Cottonweed
  • Saussurea purpurascens

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Description

Saussurea purpurascens (also called Purple Saussurea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Himalayas. It has purple-colored flowers and grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea purpurascens is yellow in color and has a daisy-like appearance. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea purpurascens is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Saussurea purpurascens

Saussurea purpurascens is native to the Himalayas. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-4,500 m.

Saussurea purpurascens FAQ

What is the common name of Saussurea purpurascens?

Purple Saussurea

What is the scientific name of Purple Saussurea?

Saussurea purpurascens

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea purpurascens?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, sunny areas.

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-89421: Based on the initial data import
Liang Songyun (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Yun Liang' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.