Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany 39(274): 491 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085794
Common Names
- Pygmy Saussurea
- Saussurea pygmaea
- Pygmy Saussurea
Description
Saussurea pygmaea (also called Pygmy Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves. It is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea pygmaea is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea pygmaea has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea pygmaea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy or clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Saussurea pygmaea
Saussurea pygmaea is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at elevations of 3,500–4,500 m.
Saussurea pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea pygmaea?
Saussurea pygmaea
What is the family of Saussurea pygmaea?
Asteraceae
Where is Saussurea pygmaea native to?
Himalayas
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,