Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29(5): 623 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009677
Common Names
- Saussurea
- Dolichopoda
- Long-stalked Saussurea
Synonyms
- Saussurea saligniformis Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Saussurea wilsoniana Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
Description
Saussurea dolichopoda (also called Long-stalked Saussurea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Himalayas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea dolichopoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea dolichopoda has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea dolichopoda is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of dry conditions and can be propagated by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Saussurea dolichopoda
Saussurea dolichopoda can be found in Asia, primarily in the western and northern parts of the continent.
Saussurea dolichopoda FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea dolichopoda?
Saussurea dolichopoda is native to the Himalayas.
What are the medicinal uses of Saussurea dolichopoda?
Saussurea dolichopoda has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.
What is the growth habit of Saussurea dolichopoda?
Saussurea dolichopoda is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall.
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,