Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulcrata
ID:
27852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Khokhr. & Vorosch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Byull. Glavn. Bot. Sada 75: 43 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027181

Common Names

  • Saussurea Fulcrata
  • Himalayan Wormseed
  • Himalayan Sausurea

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Description

Saussurea fulcrata (also called 'Fulcrata Saussurea', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to East Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea fulcrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea fulcrata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow-green sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea fulcrata is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Saussurea fulcrata

Saussurea fulcrata can be found in the mountains of the Himalayas.

Saussurea fulcrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea fulcrata?

Saussurea fulcrata

What type of plant is Saussurea fulcrata?

It is a perennial herb.

What is the native range of Saussurea fulcrata?

It is native to the Himalayas and western China.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-126270: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir Voroschilov (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vorosch.' in the authors string.
Michael Kuzmich Khokhrjakov (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Khokhr.' in the authors string.