Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
hyperborea
ID:
494885

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Melvill. : 16 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494217

Common Names

  • Arctic Saxifrage
  • Northern Saxifrage
  • Hyperborean Saxifrage

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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga flexuosa Sternb. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga rivularis debilis (Engelm. ex A.Gray) Dorn [unknown]
  • Saxifraga rivularis flexuosa (Sternb.) Engl. & Irmsch. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga rivularis hyperborea (R.Br.) Dorn [unknown]
  • Saxifraga rivularis hyperborea (R.Br.) Hook. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga cernua debilis (Engelm. ex A.Gray) Engl. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga hyperborea (also called Northern Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to the Alps, and is found in alpine meadows. It is a herbaceous perennial, with a stem up to 30 cm tall and leaves up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga hyperborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga hyperborea has white flowers with yellow centers and a short, tubular shape. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, green and have multiple, upright stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga hyperborea is a perennial plant that grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Saxifraga hyperborea

Saxifraga hyperborea is native to the mountain regions of Central and Northern Europe. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Saxifraga hyperborea FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga hyperborea?

Saxifraga hyperborea is found in the alpine meadows of Europe and Asia.

What is the size of Saxifraga hyperborea?

Saxifraga hyperborea is a small plant, usually reaching only about 6 inches in height.

What are the care requirements for Saxifraga hyperborea?

Saxifraga hyperborea requires partial shade and regular watering.

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,

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