Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1026 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494450
Common Names
- Cuneifolia Saxifrage
- Cuneifolia Mountain Saxifrage
- Cuneifolia Alpine Saxifrage
Synonyms
- Robertsonia cuneifolia Haw. [unknown]
- Saxifraga multicaulis Lange [unknown]
- Saxifraga excavata Kunze [unknown]
- Saxifraga infundibulum Lange [unknown]
- Saxifraga tozetta hort. ex Engl. [unknown]
- Saxifraga capillaris hort. ex Guenthart [unknown]
- Hydatica cuneifolia Raf. [unknown]
Description
Saxifraga cuneifolia (also called Alpine Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga cuneifolia is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to create a naturalistic look in rock gardens. The plant is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Saxifraga cuneifolia sub. robusta D.A.Webb
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga cuneifolia has small white flowers with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga cuneifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is a terrestrial plant which grows in moist, shady forests. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Saxifraga cuneifolia
Saxifraga cuneifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Saxifraga cuneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga cuneifolia?
Saxifraga cuneifolia
What type of plant is Saxifraga cuneifolia?
Saxifraga cuneifolia is a flowering plant.
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga cuneifolia?
Saxifraga cuneifolia is native to Europe.
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,