Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roylei
ID:
16449

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. 229. 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015778

Common Names

  • Royle's Snow Lotus
  • Himalayan Snow Lotus
  • Himalayan Saussurea

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Synonyms

  • Aplotaxis roylei DC. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea roylei (also called Royle's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It grows to a height of 10-50 cm and has white flowers. It is found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea roylei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea roylei has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea roylei is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Saussurea roylei

Saussurea roylei is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Saussurea roylei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea roylei?

Saussurea roylei

What is the common name of Saussurea roylei?

Royle's Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea roylei?

It is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal, at altitudes of 3000-5000 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-115272: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.