Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
muscoides
ID:
495105

Status:
valid

Authors:
All.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Auct. Syn. Meth. Stirp. Hort. Regii Taur. : 35 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494437

Common Names

  • Moss Saxifrage
  • Mossy Saxifrage
  • Mossy Mountain Saxifrage

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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga muscosa Schrank [unknown]
  • Saxifraga arctica Willd. ex Sternb. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga tenera Suter [unknown]
  • Saxifraga planifolia Sternb. ex Cham. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga muscoides (also called Moss Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Saxifraga. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, with a rosette of leaves up to 30 cm long. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga muscoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for animals, and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga muscoides has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga muscoides can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Saxifraga muscoides

Saxifraga muscoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, and France.

Saxifraga muscoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga muscoides?

Saxifraga muscoides

What are the common names of Saxifraga muscoides?

Mossy Saxifrage

What are the care requirements for Saxifraga muscoides?

Saxifraga muscoides requires moist, well-drained soil and 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,

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