Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
495613

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

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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.

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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,

References