Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
rivas-martinezii
ID:
495545

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 47: 67 (1989 publ. 1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494877

Common Names

  • Saxifraga Rivas-Martinezii
  • Rivas-Martinez's Saxifrage
  • Rivas-Martinez's Rockfoil

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Description

Saxifraga rivas-martinezii (also called Rivas-Martinez's saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, often on cliffs or in crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga rivas-martinezii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga rivas-martinezii has white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga rivas-martinezii is a hardy perennial plant that is native to the Alps and Carpathian Mountains. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although it may take several years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Saxifraga rivas-martinezii

Saxifraga rivas-martinezii is native to the mountain regions of Central and Southern Europe. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, and Switzerland.

Saxifraga rivas-martinezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga rivas-martinezii?

Saxifraga rivas-martinezii

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga rivas-martinezii?

Mountainous regions

What is the flowering period of Saxifraga rivas-martinezii?

Spring to summer

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:958410-1: Based on the initial data import