Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
mengtzeana
ID:
1136704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Irmsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 6: 36 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136042

Common Names

  • Saxifraga mengtzeana
  • Mengtze Saxifrage
  • Mengtze Rockfoil

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Description

Saxifraga mengtzeana (also called Menzies' Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine and subalpine regions of East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, rocky slopes, and alpine grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga mengtzeana is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens and borders. It is also used to create ground cover and can be used to stabilize slopes. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga mengtzeana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga mengtzeana is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Saxifraga mengtzeana

Saxifraga mengtzeana is native to China and Japan. It can be found in the wild in moist, shady areas, and is also available from nurseries and garden centers.

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 tro-29101544: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Edgar Irmscher (1887-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Irmsch.' in the authors string.