Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
polita
ID:
495675

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Link

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 1: 414 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495007

Common Names

  • Polita Saxifrage
  • Polita's Saxifrage
  • Polita Mountain Saxifrage

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Synonyms

  • Robertsonia polita Haw. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga polita (also called Alpine Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows in a rosette. It has small, white flowers with five petals and is native to the mountains of Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in rocky crevices, alpine meadows, and other high-altitude habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga polita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small white flowers with five petals. Seed: Tiny black seeds. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga polita is a perennial, evergreen plant with a rosette of leaves. It is propagated by division of the clumps or by seeds. It requires a cool, moist climate and should be grown in a well-drained, light soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Saxifraga polita

Saxifraga polita can be found in the Pyrenees, Cantabrian Mountains, and northern Spain.

Saxifraga polita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga polita?

Saxifraga polita

What is the common name of Saxifraga polita?

Polita Saxifraga

Where is Saxifraga polita found?

Central and Eastern Europe

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-2585302: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.