Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
2738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 1: 17 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002067

Common Names

  • Foliosa Saussurea
  • Saussurea
  • Foliosa

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Synonyms

  • Theodorea foliosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Saussurea foliosa (also called leafy saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea foliosa is white and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea foliosa is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading the flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Saussurea foliosa

Saussurea foliosa can be found in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.

Saussurea foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea foliosa?

Saussurea foliosa

What is the common name of Saussurea foliosa?

Leafy saw-wort

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea foliosa?

Grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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