Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
lhostei
ID:
494521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bouchard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 96: 14 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493853

Common Names

  • Lhoste's Saxifrage
  • Lhoste's Saxifrage
  • Lhoste's Saxifrage

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Description

Saxifraga lhostei (also called 'Lhoste's Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small white flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga lhostei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga lhostei has white-pink flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga lhostei is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Saxifraga lhostei

Saxifraga lhostei can be found in the alpine regions of the Alps, Apennines, and Carpathians.

Saxifraga lhostei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga lhostei?

Saxifraga lhostei

What type of plant is Saxifraga lhostei?

Perennial

Where is Saxifraga lhostei native to?

Central and South America

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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