Status:
valid
Authors:
Herder
Source:
gcc
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 41(II): 14 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008022
Common Names
- Saussurea Maximowiczii
- Maximowiczii Saussurea
- Saussurea
Synonyms
- Theodorea maximowiczii Kuntze [unknown]
- Saussurea maximowiczii maximowiczii [unknown]
- Saussurea maximowiczii maximowiczii [unknown]
- Saussurea maximowiczii serrata Nakai [unknown]
- Saussurea maximowiczii triceps (H.Lév. & Vaniot) Kitam. [unknown]
- Saussurea maximowiczii serrata (Nakai) Kitam. [unknown]
- Saussurea triceps H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
- Saussurea hakonensis Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
Description
Saussurea maximowiczii (also called Maximowicz's Saw-Wort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.2-0.5 m. It is native to East Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea maximowiczii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea maximowiczii has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white woolly covering.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea maximowiczii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Saussurea maximowiczii
Saussurea maximowiczii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in mountain meadows and grasslands at altitudes of 3,000-5,000 meters.
Saussurea maximowiczii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea maximowiczii?
Saussurea maximowiczii is native to the mountain slopes of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
What is the growth habit of Saussurea maximowiczii?
Saussurea maximowiczii is a perennial herb that grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft) tall.
What is the flower color of Saussurea maximowiczii?
The flowers of Saussurea maximowiczii are white or pinkish-white in color.
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,