Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kungii
ID:
2245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Natl. Acad. Peiping 3: 158 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001574

Common Names

  • Kung's Saussurea
  • Kung's Cottonweed
  • Kung's Fleabane

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Description

Saussurea kungii (also called Kung's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species in the Asteraceae family. It has a thick, woody stem and can grow up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in alpine meadows and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea kungii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea kungii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea kungii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Saussurea kungii

Saussurea kungii is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Saussurea kungii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea kungii?

Saussurea kungii

What is the common name of Saussurea kungii?

Kung's Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea kungii?

Saussurea kungii is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region.

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,