Saussurea kolesnikovii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kolesnikovii
ID:
3286
Status:
valid
Authors:
Khokhryakov & Vorosch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Byull. Glavn. Bot. Sada 82: 36 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002615
Common Names
- Saussurea kolesnikovii
- Kolesnikov's Saussurea
- Saussurea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saussurea kolesnikovii (also called Kolesnikov's Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with pinkish-purple disc florets and white ray florets. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea kolesnikovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea kolesnikovii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saussurea kolesnikovii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Saussurea kolesnikovii
Saussurea kolesnikovii is native to Central Asia and can be found in the wild in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
Saussurea kolesnikovii FAQ
What type of plant is Saussurea kolesnikovii?
Saussurea kolesnikovii is a perennial herb.
Where is Saussurea kolesnikovii found?
Saussurea kolesnikovii is found in the western United States and Canada.
What is the scientific classification of Saussurea kolesnikovii?
Saussurea kolesnikovii is a member of the Asteraceae family and the genus Saussurea.
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-102516: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir Voroschilov (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vorosch.' in the authors string.