Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 57(4): 532 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003762
Common Names
- Lavrenkoana Saussurea
- Saussurea Lavrenkoana
- Lavrenkoana Saussurea
Description
Saussurea lavrenkoana (also called Lavrenko's Saw-wort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with white flower heads. It is native to the Caucasus and grows in rocky, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea lavrenkoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea lavrenkoana is a white, composite flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea lavrenkoana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a cool climate and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Saussurea lavrenkoana
Saussurea lavrenkoana can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, Tien Shan, and Altai.
Saussurea lavrenkoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea lavrenkoana?
Saussurea lavrenkoana
What is the common name of Saussurea lavrenkoana?
Lavrenko's Saussurea
What is the habitat of Saussurea lavrenkoana?
Saussurea lavrenkoana is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
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,