Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veitchiana
ID:
3679

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Drumm. & Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 190 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003008

Common Names

  • Veitch's Saussurea
  • Veitch's Cotton Thistle
  • Saussurea Veitchiana

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Description

Saussurea veitchiana (also called Veitch's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a rosette of basal leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea veitchiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. The leaves can be used as a salad green or cooked like spinach. The flowers can be used to make a tea or tincture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea veitchiana 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, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea veitchiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Saussurea veitchiana

Saussurea veitchiana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saussurea veitchiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea veitchiana?

Saussurea veitchiana

What is the common name of Saussurea veitchiana?

Veitch's saussurea

Where is Saussurea veitchiana found?

Saussurea veitchiana is found in the 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-102903: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
James Ramsay Drummond (1851-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Drumm.' in the authors string.