Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
32101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xxix. (1892) 311.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031430

Common Names

  • Henry's Saussurea
  • Saussurea Henryi
  • Henry's Mountainflower

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Description

Saussurea henryi (also called 'Henry's Saussurea' or 'Henry's Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a short stem and hairy leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides, and is often used in landscaping.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea henryi is white in color and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea henryi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Saussurea henryi

Saussurea henryi can be found in the mountains of China.

Saussurea henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea henryi?

Saussurea henryi

What is the common name of Saussurea henryi?

Henry's Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea henryi?

Saussurea henryi is native to 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