Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schlagintweitii
ID:
129668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München (1878) 94

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128997

Common Names

  • Schlagintweit's saussurea
  • Schlagintweit's snow-lotus
  • Schlagintweit's woolly thistle

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Description

Saussurea schlagintweitii (also called Schlagintweit's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea schlagintweitii is a perennial herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea schlagintweitii sub. major (Hook.f.) Y.S.Chen
Saussurea schlagintweitii sub. schlagintweitii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea schlagintweitii is white, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Saussurea schlagintweitii

Saussurea schlagintweitii is native to the Himalayas. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.

Saussurea schlagintweitii FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Saussurea schlagintweitii?

Saussurea schlagintweitii requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the typical size of Saussurea schlagintweitii?

Saussurea schlagintweitii typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.

What is the typical bloom time of Saussurea schlagintweitii?

Saussurea schlagintweitii typically blooms from June to August.

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,