Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
forrestii
ID:
604636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 282 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603968

Common Names

  • Forrestii Chrysosplenium
  • Chrysosplenium forrestii
  • Forrestii Chrysosplenium Plant

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Description

Chrysosplenium forrestii (also called Forrest's Golden Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysosplenium forrestii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover plant, as it spreads quickly and is low-maintenance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysosplenium forrestii has small yellow flowers, with 4-5 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysosplenium forrestii can be propagated from seed or by division of the offsets. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of offsets should be done in the spring or early summer. The offsets should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Chrysosplenium forrestii

Chrysosplenium forrestii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Chrysosplenium forrestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysosplenium forrestii?

Chrysosplenium forrestii

What is the common name of Chrysosplenium forrestii?

Forrest's cinquefoil

What is the natural habitat of Chrysosplenium forrestii?

Moist, shady places in deciduous forests

Species in the Chrysosplenium genus

Chrysosplenium absconditicapsulum, Chrysosplenium albertii, Chrysosplenium album, Chrysosplenium alpinum, Chrysosplenium alternifolium, Chrysosplenium americanum, Chrysosplenium axillare, Chrysosplenium baicalense, Chrysosplenium biondianum, Chrysosplenium carnosum, Chrysosplenium cavaleriei, Chrysosplenium chinense, Chrysosplenium davidianum, Chrysosplenium delavayi, Chrysosplenium dubium, Chrysosplenium echinus, Chrysosplenium fauriae, Chrysosplenium filipes, Chrysosplenium flagelliferum, Chrysosplenium flaviflorum, Chrysosplenium forrestii, Chrysosplenium funiushanensis, Chrysosplenium fuscopuncticulosum, Chrysosplenium giraldianum, Chrysosplenium glaberrimum, Chrysosplenium glechomifolium, Chrysosplenium glossophyllum, Chrysosplenium grayanum, Chrysosplenium griffithii, Chrysosplenium hebetatum, Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium, Chrysosplenium iowense, Chrysosplenium japonicum, Chrysosplenium jienningense, Chrysosplenium kamtschaticum, Chrysosplenium kiotense, Chrysosplenium lanuginosum, Chrysosplenium lectus-cochleae, Chrysosplenium lixianense, Chrysosplenium macranthum, Chrysosplenium macrophyllum, Chrysosplenium macrostemon, Chrysosplenium maximowiczii, Chrysosplenium microspermum, Chrysosplenium nagasei, Chrysosplenium nepalense, Chrysosplenium nudicaule, Chrysosplenium oppositifolium, Chrysosplenium ovalifolium, Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides,

Species in the Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,

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