Status:
valid
Authors:
Herder
Source:
gcc
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 41(II): 35 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008996
Common Names
- Rieder's Saussurea
- Saussurea Riederi
- Riederi Saussurea
Synonyms
- Saussurea riederi riederi [unknown]
- Saussurea riederi riederi [unknown]
Description
Saussurea riederi (also called Rieder's Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands. It has narrow, toothed leaves and small white flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea riederi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Saussurea riederi var. elongatum Kitam.
Saussurea riederi sub. riederi
Saussurea riederi sub. kudoana (Tatewaki & Kitam.) Kitam.
Saussurea riederi var. daisetsuensis (Nakai) Kitam.
Saussurea riederi sub. yezoensis (Maxim.) Kitam.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saussurea riederi has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two pairs of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea riederi is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayas. It is typically propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and should be watered regularly. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C.
Where to Find Saussurea riederi
Saussurea riederi is found in the high mountains of Shaanxi, Gansu, and Sichuan provinces in China.
Saussurea riederi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea riederi?
Saussurea riederi
What is the common name of Saussurea riederi?
Rieder's Snow Lotus
Where is Saussurea riederi found?
Saussurea riederi is found in the high mountains of western China
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,