Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salsa
ID:
127064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 381 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126393

Common Names

  • Salsa Saussurea
  • Saussurea salsa
  • Salsa's Saussurea

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Description

Saussurea salsa (also called Salty Saussurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea salsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory disorders and skin ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea salsa var. pamirica Lipsch. ex Rassulova & B.A.Sharipova

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea salsa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea salsa is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Saussurea salsa

Saussurea salsa is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea salsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea salsa?

Saussurea salsa

What is the common name of Saussurea salsa?

Salsa Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea salsa?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa

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,

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