Saussurea simpsoniana
| Saussurea simpsoniana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Saussurea |
| Species: | S. simpsoniana |
| Binomial name | |
| Saussurea simpsoniana (Fielding & Gardner) Lipsch. | |
Saussurea simpsoniana is a high-elevation species in the Asteraceae found in the Himalayan mountains. It is found on alpine meadows and rocky slopes and screes near the snowline at elevations of 3300–5600 m.[1] Local common names include Phen Kamal (Hindi), Jogi Padsha (Kashmiri), and Ghuggi (Dogri).[2] It has a long history of medicinal use for a range of ailments, and as such has been over collected in places.[1][3] Sources generally consider it to be rare or endangered,[1] but it is not listed by the IUCN Red List at this time. It is similar in appearance to another Himalayan alpine endemic, Saussurea gossypiphora, however S. simpsoniana differs in that its purple flowers are visible poking through the thick, wool-like covering of white hairs that envelopes the head of the plant.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 Butola, Jitendra (2010). "Saussurea species in Indian Himalayan Region: diversity, distribution and indigenous uses" (PDF). International Journal of Plant Biology. 1 (e9).
- ↑ "Saussurea simpsoniana - Phen Kamal". www.flowersofindia.net. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ Fayyaz, Amir (2024). "CF-LIBS based elemental analysis of Saussurea simpsoniana medicinal plant: a study on roots, seeds, and leaves". Analytical Sciences. 40: 413–427.
- ↑ "Saussurea in Flora of China @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2026-03-31.