Status:
valid
Authors:
Pourr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Toulouse 3: 327 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494945
Common Names
- Pubescens Saxifrage
- Pubescens's Saxifrage
- Pubescens Mountain Saxifrage
Synonyms
- Saxifraga mixta Lapeyr. [unknown]
- Saxifraga fagonii Bubani [unknown]
- Saxifraga pubescens sulcata Ser. [unknown]
Description
Saxifraga pubescens (also called Alpine Meadow Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to the mountains of Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga pubescens 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Saxifraga pubescens sub. iratiana (F.W.Schultz) Engl. & Irmsch.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga pubescens has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga pubescens is a perennial plant that can be cultivated in a cool climate. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Saxifraga pubescens
Saxifraga pubescens is native to the Pyrenees Mountains in Europe and can be found in the higher elevations.
Saxifraga pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga pubescens?
Saxifraga pubescens
What is the common name of Saxifraga pubescens?
Pubescens Saxifraga
Where is Saxifraga pubescens 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,