Status:
valid
Authors:
Khanm. & Krasnob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Izv. Sibir. Otdel. Akad. Nauk SSSR, Biol. Nauk 1984(2): 15 (1984).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003699
Common Names
- Organa Day's Saussurea
- Organa Day's Snow-Lotus
- Organa Day's Snow Lotus
Description
Saussurea orgaadayi (also called Orgaaday's Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea orgaadayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Saussurea orgaadayi for. racemosa (Zhirova & Krasnikov) S.V.Smirn.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea orgaadayi has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, round-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea orgaadayi is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Saussurea orgaadayi
Saussurea orgaadayi can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Saussurea orgaadayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea orgaadayi?
Saussurea orgaadayi
What is the common name of Saussurea orgaadayi?
Orgaaday's Saussurea
What is the natural habitat of Saussurea orgaadayi?
Saussurea orgaadayi is native to the Himalayas, where it grows in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-4,500 meters.
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,