Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylvatica
ID:
775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg xxvii. (1881) 495.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000104

Common Names

  • Saussurea
  • Sylvatica
  • Woodland Saussurea

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Synonyms

  • Saussurea grumgrjimailo C.Winkl. ex Bretschn. [unknown]
  • Saussurea hsiaowutaishanensis F.H.Chen [unknown]
  • Theodorea silvatica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea sylvatica hsiaowutaishanensis (F.H.Chen) Lipsch. [unknown]
  • Saussurea sylvatica sylvatica [unknown]

Description

Saussurea sylvatica (also called 'Woodland Saw-wort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in moist, open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea sylvatica is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat respiratory disorders and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea sylvatica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea sylvatica is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. Saussurea sylvatica can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Saussurea sylvatica

Saussurea sylvatica is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Tibet.

Saussurea sylvatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea sylvatica?

Saussurea sylvatica

What is the common name of Saussurea sylvatica?

Woodland Cottonweed

What is the family of Saussurea sylvatica?

Asteraceae

What is the origin of Saussurea sylvatica?

Central Asia

What is the hardiness zone of Saussurea sylvatica?

3-8

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