Status:
valid
Authors:
Mateo, Fabado & C.Torres
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 35: 77 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507922
Common Names
- Saxifraga blatii
- Blat's Saxifrage
- Blat Saxifrage
Description
Saxifraga blatii (also called 'Blat's Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a species of herb in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in temperate forests. It is a small herb, growing up to 30 cm in height, with dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga blatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Saxifraga blatii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, round-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga blatii is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Saxifraga blatii
Saxifraga blatii can be found in the mountains of Turkey.
Saxifraga blatii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga blatii?
Saxifraga blatii
What are the common names of Saxifraga blatii?
Blat's Saxifrage, Blat's Saxifraga
What are the characteristics of Saxifraga blatii?
Saxifraga blatii is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and a rosette of basal leaves.
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
Javier Fabado Alós: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fabado' in the authors string.