Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 1920, lvii. 144.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115018
Common Names
- Wettstein's Saussurea
- Himalayan Cotton Thistle
- Wooly Thistle
Description
Saussurea wettsteiniana (also called Wettstein's Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem. It is native to the Alps and is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides. The plant has white flowers and grows up to 4 feet tall.
Uses & Benefits
Saussurea wettsteiniana is used as an ornamental plant, in landscaping, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and skin issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Saussurea wettsteiniana flower is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saussurea wettsteiniana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or division in spring or early summer. It can be grown from seed, but it is best to sow the seeds in the fall for germination in the spring.
Where to Find Saussurea wettsteiniana
Saussurea wettsteiniana is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, including the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Carpathians. It can also be found in parts of western Asia.
Saussurea wettsteiniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saussurea wettsteiniana?
Saussurea wettsteiniana
What is the common name of Saussurea wettsteiniana?
Wettstein's Saussurea
What is the habitat of Saussurea wettsteiniana?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes and disturbed areas
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,