Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odontolepis
ID:
5630

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herder) Sch.Bip. ex Herder

Source:
gcc

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 41(2): 13. 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004959

Common Names

  • Saussurea odontolepis
  • Tooth-Scaled Saussurea
  • Tooth-Scaled Snow-Lotus

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Synonyms

  • Saussurea ussuriensis odontolepis Herder [unknown]
  • Theodorea odontolepis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea aspera Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Saussurea pectinata amurensis Maxim. [unknown]
  • Saussurea myokoensis Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea odontolepis (also called Tooth-leaved Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It grows in rocky areas, such as cliffs and scree slopes, at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea odontolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea odontolepis is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea odontolepis is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring and should be kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Saussurea odontolepis

Saussurea odontolepis can be found in the Himalayas, from India to China.

Saussurea odontolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea odontolepis?

Saussurea odontolepis

What is the common name of Saussurea odontolepis?

Tooth-Leaved Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea odontolepis?

Saussurea odontolepis 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,

References

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Gottfried von Herder (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242500-1: Based on the initial data import