Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem xiii. 656 (1937).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012913
Common Names
- Mulien Saussurea
- Mulien's Saussurea
- Saussurea muliensis
Description
Saussurea muliensis (also called Muli Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with purple flowers. It is native to the Himalayas, and grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea muliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saussurea muliensis is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea muliensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Saussurea muliensis
Saussurea muliensis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in rocky habitats.
Saussurea muliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea muliensis?
Saussurea muliensis
What is the common name of Saussurea muliensis?
Muli Saussurea
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea muliensis?
Saussurea muliensis is found in dry, open woods and fields in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 3,000–4,500 m.
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,