Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
odontophylla
ID:
494443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. & Sternb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Revis. Saxifrag. , Suppl. 2: 33 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493775

Common Names

  • Toothleaf Saxifrage
  • Toothleaf Saxifrage
  • Toothleaf Saxifrage

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Description

Saxifraga odontophylla (also called toothed 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 white flowers in the spring. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and other areas with moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga odontophylla 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 odontophylla has a small white flower with a long, thin tube and a wide, open mouth. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga odontophylla 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 odontophylla

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

Saxifraga odontophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga odontophylla?

Saxifraga odontophylla

What is the common name of Saxifraga odontophylla?

Toothleaf Saxifrage

What type of environment is best for Saxifraga odontophylla?

Saxifraga odontophylla 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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Kaspar Maria von Sternberg (1761-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sternb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:794194-1: Based on the initial data import