sawwort
Saussurea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sawwort, scientifically known as Saussurea, is a genus of flowering plants within the Asteraceae family, primarily found in high-altitude alpine regions. Renowned for its striking, thistle-like appearance, various species possess significant medicinal properties, traditionally used in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to digestive issues.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Sawwort · Saw-Wort
- Scientific synonyms
- Aplotaxis · Polytaxis · 9 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- sawwort
- saw-wort
Scientific Names
Accepted name
SaussureaSynonyms
- Aplotaxis
- Polytaxis
- Bennettia
- Heterotrichum
- Lagurostemon
- Poecilotriche
- Theodorea
- Hemisteptia
- Haplotaxis
- Diplazoptilon
- Cyathidium
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Alpenscharten
- Schärtling
- Alpenscharte
- Alpenscharte
- Alpenscharten
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Saussurea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Saussurea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. Within this territory, it can be found growing in the country of Finland. The species is also documented in the Faroe Islands, known locally as Føroyar. Furthermore, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the plant's range includes the rugged landscapes of Norway.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Saussurea has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
Chemicals
Saussurea has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RUTIN, Syringin, dehydrocostuslactone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Syringin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrocostuslactone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
RUTIN
- Se pu = Chinese journal of chromatography
Syringin
- Se pu = Chinese journal of chromatography
dehydrocostuslactone
- Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
Conditions
Saussurea has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include fever, rheumatic arthritis.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rheumatic arthritis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fever
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Rheumatic arthritis
- Chemistry & biodiversity