Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Winkl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xiii. (1894) 243
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037588
Common Names
- Saussurea minuta
- Small Woolyhead
- Small Alpine Saw-wort
Description
Saussurea minuta (also called Small saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has white flowers and toothed leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and it is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea minuta is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea minuta is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea minuta is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Saussurea minuta
Saussurea minuta can be found in moist meadows and grasslands in the western United States.
Saussurea minuta FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Saussurea minuta?
Saussurea minuta requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
How often should Saussurea minuta be watered?
Saussurea minuta should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
What type of soil is best for Saussurea minuta?
Saussurea minuta prefers moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic.
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,