Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
494406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lapeyr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Fig. Fl. Pyrénées : 26 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493738

Common Names

  • Long-leaved Saxifrage
  • Long-leaved Rockfoil
  • Long-leaved Saxifraga

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Synonyms

  • Chondrosea longifolia Haw. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga longifolia (also called Long-leaved Saxifrage, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky areas and on walls, and has small, white flowers. The leaves are lanceolate, and the plant grows up to 10 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga longifolia is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as ground cover in shady areas and as a border plant. The leaves of this plant are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga longifolia 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 longifolia is a low-growing perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Saxifraga longifolia

Saxifraga longifolia is native to the temperate forests of Europe and Asia.

Saxifraga longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga longifolia?

Saxifraga longifolia

What type of plant is Saxifraga longifolia?

Perennial

Where is Saxifraga longifolia native to?

Europe and North Africa

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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