Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Anthony
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 18: 209 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001702
Common Names
- Saussurea polypodioides
- Polypodioides Cottonweed
- Polypodioides Saussurea
Description
Saussurea polypodioides (also called Polypod Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It grows in high altitude grasslands and is characterized by its small, yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea polypodioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as a natural remedy for various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea polypodioides has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a dense, flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea polypodioides is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Saussurea polypodioides
Saussurea polypodioides is native to the Himalayas and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Saussurea polypodioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea polypodioides?
Saussurea polypodioides
What type of plant is Saussurea polypodioides?
Herb
Where is Saussurea polypodioides found?
Himalayas
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,