Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
franchetii
ID:
7020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 29: 157 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006349

Common Names

  • Franchet's Saw-wort
  • Franchet Saw-wort
  • Franchet's Sawwort

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Description

Saussurea franchetii (also called Franchet's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea franchetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea franchetii is a white daisy with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea franchetii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but will not tolerate wet or water-logged soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Divide the clumps in the spring or fall. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Saussurea franchetii

Saussurea franchetii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Saussurea franchetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea franchetii?

Saussurea franchetii

What is the common name of Saussurea franchetii?

Franchet's Saussurea

What is the habitat of Saussurea franchetii?

Saussurea franchetii is found in dry, open woods, thickets, 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,

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