Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blanda
ID:
90835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sc. Acad. Petersb. 10: 354. 1842

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090164

Common Names

  • Bland's Saussurea
  • Bland's Saw-wort
  • Bland's Snow-parsley

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Synonyms

  • Saussurea konuroba Saposhn. [unknown]
  • Theodorea blanda Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Saussurea blanda (also called Alpine Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea blanda is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea blanda has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea blanda is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Saussurea blanda

Saussurea blanda is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Saussurea blanda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea blanda?

Saussurea blanda

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea blanda?

Saussurea blanda is found in alpine meadows and rocky areas.

What type of plant is Saussurea blanda?

Saussurea blanda is a perennial herbaceous plant.

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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