Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kanaii
ID:
124906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fujikawa & H.Ohba

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 59(2): 286 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124235

Common Names

  • Saussurea Kanaii
  • Kanaii's Saw-wort
  • Kanaii's Snow-parsley

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Description

Saussurea kanaii (also called 'Kana's Saw-wort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It has white flowers and is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea kanaii is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory infections. It is also used as an analgesic and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saussurea kanaii has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, flat and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea kanaii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Saussurea kanaii

Saussurea kanaii can be found in the alpine regions of the Himalayas, including Nepal, Bhutan, and India.

Saussurea kanaii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea kanaii?

Saussurea kanaii

What is the common name of Saussurea kanaii?

Kana's Saussurea

What is the habitat of Saussurea kanaii?

It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open forests in Central Asia.

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

Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
K. Fujikawa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fujikawa' in the authors string.