Saussurea parviflora
(Poir.) DC.
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Summary
A perennial plant with hermaphrodite flowers pollinated by insects. Grows in light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils across mildly acidic, neutral, and basic pH ranges. Can tolerate semi-shade in light woodland environments or grow in full sun. Prefers moist soil.
Description
A herb. It grows 30-110 cm tall. There is a single erect stem that is branched near the top and has narrow wings. The leaves are narrowly oval and 7-18 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are grey green underneath.
Edible Uses
Young leaves are edible when cooked.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
A cool temperate plant. It grows on the edges of forests and on mountain meadows between 1,600-3,800 m above sea level. In Sichuan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Central Asia, China, Kazakhstan, Manchuria, Mongolia, Russia,
Propagation
No specific information is available for this species, but sowing seed in a cold frame in spring is recommended. Surface sow or barely cover the seed, keeping the compost consistently moist. Prick out seedlings into individual pots once large enough to handle and grow them on in a greenhouse or cold frame through their first winter. Plant out in late spring after the last expected frosts. Division in spring may also be possible.
Other Uses
None known.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Saussurea serrata)
- Urgamal, M., Oyuntsetseg, B., Nyambayar, D. & Dulamsuren, Ch. 2014. Conspectus of the vascular plants of Mongolia. (Editors: Sanchir, Ch. & Jamsran, Ts.). Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. “Admon“ Press. 334pp. (p. 199-230).
