Status:
valid
Authors:
Harry Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 128 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495057
Common Names
- Grey Saxifrage
- Grey Saxifrage
- Grey Saxifrage
Description
Saxifraga cinerea (also called Grey Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows in a rosette. It has small, white flowers with five petals and is native to the mountains of Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in rocky crevices, alpine meadows, and other high-altitude habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga cinerea is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to be a good ground cover plant and can be used to prevent soil erosion. It has a long flowering period and produces a variety of colors, making it an attractive addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga cinerea has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga cinerea is a hardy perennial plant that is native to the Alps and Carpathian Mountains. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although it may take several years for the seedlings to reach maturity.
Where to Find Saxifraga cinerea
Saxifraga cinerea can be found in the Pyrenees, Cantabrian Mountains, and northern Spain.
Saxifraga cinerea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga cinerea?
Saxifraga cinerea
What is the common name of Saxifraga cinerea?
Grey Saxifrage
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga cinerea?
Alpine and subalpine meadows in the Alps and Pyrenees
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,