Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
luteoviridis
ID:
494463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott & Kotschy ex Schott

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 9: 65. 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493795

Common Names

  • Yellow-Green Saxifrage
  • Yellow-Green Saxifrage
  • Yellow-Green Saxifrage

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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga corymbosa Boiss. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga tecta Kit. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga chlorantha Schur [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga luteoviridis (also called yellow-green saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow-green flowers in the spring. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and other areas with moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga luteoviridis 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 luteoviridis has white flowers with yellow centres and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga luteoviridis can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the plant should be divided into several sections with each section having at least one growing point.

Where to Find Saxifraga luteoviridis

Saxifraga luteoviridis is native to the mountains of Europe. It can be found in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Saxifraga luteoviridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga luteoviridis?

Saxifraga luteoviridis

What is the common name of Saxifraga luteoviridis?

Yellow-Green Saxifrage

What type of environment is best for Saxifraga luteoviridis?

Saxifraga luteoviridis prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2583302: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.