Saussurea hookeri
Also known as: Theodorea hookeri (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze
- Theodorea hookeri (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Saussurea hookeri is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. The genus Saussurea is notably large, comprising more than 500 species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, East Himalaya, Nepal, Qinghai, Tibet, West Himalaya