Saussurea alatipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatipes
ID:
63385
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xxix. (1892) 308.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062714
Common Names
- Saussurea Alatipes
- Himalayan Saussurea
- Alpine Saussurea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saussurea alatipes (also called the High-stalked Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has white flowers and grey-green leaves, and grows in dry grassland and alpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea alatipes is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, as well as being used as a natural dye and for its fragrant aroma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea alatipes has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saussurea alatipes is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows best in a well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Sow seeds in a well-drained soil and water regularly until established. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Saussurea alatipes
Saussurea alatipes can be found in the mountains of the Himalayas and western China.
Saussurea alatipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea alatipes?
Saussurea alatipes
What is the family of Saussurea alatipes?
Asteraceae
Where is Saussurea alatipes found?
It is found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula
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-1971: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.