Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Ohba & S.Akiyama
Source:
ksu
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 74: 223 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494921
Common Names
- Ganesh's Saxifrage
- Ganesh Saxifrage
- Ganesh's Mountain Saxifrage
Description
Saxifraga ganeshii (also called 'Ganesh's Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga ganeshii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory problems and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saxifraga ganeshii is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, green rosette.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga ganeshii is a perennial plant that can be cultivated in a cool climate. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Saxifraga ganeshii
Saxifraga ganeshii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in rocky areas.
Saxifraga ganeshii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga ganeshii?
Saxifraga ganeshii
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga ganeshii?
Mountainous regions
What is the flowering period of Saxifraga ganeshii?
Spring to summer
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,