Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acroura
ID:
10407

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Cummins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 19 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009736

Common Names

  • Saussurea acroura
  • Saussurea
  • Acroura

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Description

Saussurea acroura (also called Acroura saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It grows to a height of about 0.3 meters and has white flowers. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea acroura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators, as well as to provide food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea acroura has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea acroura is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and seed should be sown in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Saussurea acroura

Saussurea acroura is native to the Himalayas and can be found in high-altitude meadows and grasslands. It prefers cold, moist climates.

Saussurea acroura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea acroura?

Saussurea acroura

What is the common name of Saussurea acroura?

Himalayan Saffron

What is the growth habit of Saussurea acroura?

Saussurea acroura is an upright, clump-forming perennial that typically grows 2-3' tall and as wide.

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-109434: Based on the initial data import
Henry Alfred Cummins (1864-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Cummins' in the authors string.