Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huashanensis
ID:
9649

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ling) X.Y.Wu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tsinling. 1(5): 365 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008978

Common Names

  • Huashan Saussurea
  • Saussurea Huashanensis
  • Huashan Snow Lotus

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Synonyms

  • Saussurea nivea huashanensis (Ling) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Saussurea eriolepis huashanensis Ling [unknown]
  • Saussurea alatipes huashanensis (Ling) Ling [unknown]

Description

Saussurea huashanensis (also called Huashan Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea huashanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea huashanensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea huashanensis is a perennial herb that is easily propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and tidy.

Where to Find Saussurea huashanensis

Saussurea huashanensis is found in the high mountains of Shaanxi, Gansu, and Sichuan provinces in China.

Saussurea huashanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea huashanensis?

Saussurea huashanensis

What is the common name of Saussurea huashanensis?

Huashan Snow Lotus

Where is Saussurea huashanensis found?

Saussurea huashanensis is found in the high mountains of 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-108692: Based on the initial data import
X.Y. Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Y.Wu' in the authors string.