Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
prietoi
ID:
495707

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.E.Díaz, Fern.Areces & Pérez Carro

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 47: 80 (1989 publ. 1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495039

Common Names

  • Prietoi Saxifrage
  • Saxifrage of Prietoi
  • Saxifraga Prietoi

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Description

Saxifraga prietoi (also called Prieto's 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 prietoi is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to be a good ground cover plant and can be used to prevent soil erosion. It has a long flowering period and produces a variety of colors, making it an attractive addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga prietoi is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single stem with five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga prietoi 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 prietoi

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

Saxifraga prietoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga prietoi?

Saxifraga prietoi

What is the common name of Saxifraga prietoi?

Prieto's Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga prietoi?

Alpine and subalpine meadows in the Alps and Pyrenees

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

F.Javier Pérez Carro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez Carro' in the authors string.
Maria Pilar Fernández Areces: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Areces' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958414-1: Based on the initial data import