Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chionophylla
ID:
7239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Takeda

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 234 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006568

Common Names

  • Saussurea Chionophylla
  • Snowy Cottonweed
  • Snowy Saussurea

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Description

Saussurea chionophylla (also called 'Snowy Saussurea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea chionophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea chionophylla is a yellow composite flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea chionophylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Saussurea chionophylla

Saussurea chionophylla is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the countries of Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Saussurea chionophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea chionophylla?

Saussurea chionophylla

What are the common names of Saussurea chionophylla?

Snowy Cottonweed

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea chionophylla?

Meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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