Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
adscendens
ID:
494538

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 405 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493870

Common Names

  • Saxifraga adscendens
  • Climbing Saxifrage
  • Climbing Mountain Saxifrage

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Synonyms

  • Muscaria oregonensis Cockerell [unknown]
  • Saxifraga linnaei Boiss. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga incompta M.Peck [unknown]
  • Saxifraga controversa Sternb. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga coronensis Schur [unknown]
  • Saxifraga vahlii Ramond ex DC. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga scopolii Vill. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga ramosissima Schur [unknown]
  • Ponista oregonensis Raf. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga oregonensis A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Muscaria adscendens Small [unknown]
  • Saxifraga adscendens oregonensis (Raf.) Bacig. in Abrams [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga adscendens (also called 'Ascending Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small white flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga adscendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga adscendens sub. discolor (Velen.) Kuzmanov
Saxifraga adscendens sub. parnassica (Boiss. & Heldr.) Hayek
Saxifraga adscendens var. oregonensis (Raf.) Breitung

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga adscendens has a small white flower with a long, thin tube and a wide, open mouth. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga adscendens is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Saxifraga adscendens

Saxifraga adscendens can be found in the alpine regions of the Alps, Apennines, and Carpathians.

Saxifraga adscendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga adscendens?

Saxifraga adscendens

What is the common name of Saxifraga adscendens?

Ascending Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga adscendens?

Mountainous areas and alpine meadows

Species in the Saxifraga genus

Saxifraga nayarii, Saxifraga montserratii, Saxifraga paradoxa, Saxifraga oppositifolia, Saxifraga padellae, Saxifraga paniculata, Saxifraga palpebrata, Saxifraga numidica, Saxifraga hausmannii, Saxifraga harry-smithii, Saxifraga hederacea, Saxifraga nishidae, Saxifraga nipponica, Saxifraga guadarramica, Saxifraga haussknechtii, Saxifraga hederifolia, Saxifraga harae, Saxifraga namdoensis, Saxifraga nakaoi, Saxifraga nevadensis, Saxifraga neopropagulifera, Saxifraga obscura, Saxifraga novacastelensis, Saxifraga moncayensis, Saxifraga marginata, Saxifraga lowndesii, Saxifraga magellanica, Saxifraga maderensis, Saxifraga mira, Saxifraga miscellanea, Saxifraga losae, Saxifraga microcephala, Saxifraga luizetii, Saxifraga longifolia, Saxifraga loripes, Saxifraga microphylla, Saxifraga microviridis, Saxifraga micans, Saxifraga osloensis, Saxifraga luteopurpurea, Saxifraga omolojensis, Saxifraga ovczinnikovii, Saxifraga odontophylla, Saxifraga maweana, Saxifraga media, Saxifraga luteoviridis, Saxifraga luizetiana, Saxifraga maireana, Saxifraga kotschyi, Saxifraga korshinskyi,

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,

References