Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stafleuana
ID:
22582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 19: 181 (1982) (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021911

Common Names

  • Saussurea Stafleuana
  • Stafleuana Saussurea
  • Stafleuana

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Description

Saussurea stafleuana (also called Stafleu's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Himalayas and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea stafleuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to make herbal teas, which are believed to have medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea stafleuana is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white mid-rib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea stafleuana is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a container. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Saussurea stafleuana

Saussurea stafleuana is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.

Saussurea stafleuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea stafleuana?

Saussurea stafleuana

What is the common name of Saussurea stafleuana?

Stafleu's Saussurea

What type of plant is Saussurea stafleuana?

Herbaceous perennial

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,