Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sugimurai
ID:
34183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Honda

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 44: 407 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033512

Common Names

  • Saussurea Sugimurai
  • Sugimurai's Saussurea
  • Sugimurai's Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Saussurea nipponica muramatsui (Kitam.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Saussurea muramatsui Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Saussurea sugimurai (also called Sugimuras saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 m. It is native to Japan, and is commonly found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea sugimurai is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea sugimurai is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea sugimurai is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -30°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Saussurea sugimurai

Saussurea sugimurai is native to Japan and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Saussurea sugimurai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea sugimurai?

Saussurea sugimurai

What is the common name of Saussurea sugimurai?

Sugimurai's saw-wort

What is the natural habitat of Saussurea sugimurai?

It is native to Japan and grows in alpine meadows.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-132399: Based on the initial data import
Masaji Honda (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honda' in the authors string.