Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yanagisawae
ID:
126861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Takeda

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 235 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126190

Common Names

  • Saussurea
  • Yanagisawae
  • Saussurea Yanagisawae

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Description

Saussurea yanagisawae (also called Yanagisawa's Saussurea, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grassy and dry habitats, and has a spiny, branched habit. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are purple.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea yanagisawae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saussurea yanagisawae var. angustifolia (Nakai) Kitam.
Saussurea yanagisawae var. nivea (Koidz.) Nakai

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea yanagisawae is a white or yellowish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea yanagisawae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Saussurea yanagisawae

Saussurea yanagisawae is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia.

Saussurea yanagisawae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea yanagisawae?

Saussurea yanagisawae

What is the family of Saussurea yanagisawae?

Asteraceae

Where is Saussurea yanagisawae found?

Japan

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-87233: Based on the initial data import
Hisayoshi Takeda (1883-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takeda' in the authors string.