Saussurea elliptica
Also known as: Saussurea alpina var. kuschakewiczii (C.Winkl.) O.Fedtsch. +3 more
- Saussurea alpina var. kuschakewiczii (C.Winkl.) O.Fedtsch.
- Saussurea kuschakewiczii C.Winkl.
- Theodorea elliptica (C.B.Clarke ex Hook.fil.) Kuntze
- Theodorea kuschakewiczii (C.Winkl.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Saussurea elliptica is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, West Himalaya, Xinjiang