Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 403 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494871
Common Names
- Saxifraga Rotundifolia
- Round-Leaved Saxifrage
- Round-Leaved Rockfoil
Synonyms
- Miscopetalum rotundifolium Haw. [unknown]
- Saxifraga olympica Boiss. [unknown]
- Saxifraga angulosa Schott, Nyman & Kotschy [unknown]
- Saxifraga heuffelii Schott, Nyman & Kotschy [unknown]
- Saxifraga heucherifolia Griseb. & Schenk [unknown]
- Saxifraga lasiophylla Schott, Nyman & Kotschy [unknown]
- Saxifraga fonticola A.Kern. [unknown]
- Saxifraga rotundifolia apennina D.A.Webb [unknown]
- Geum rotundifolium (L.) Moench [unknown]
- Saxifraga coriifolia Woronow [unknown]
- Saxifraga repanda Willd. ex Sternb. [unknown]
Description
Saxifraga rotundifolia (also called round-leaved 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 rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory problems and skin conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Saxifraga rotundifolia sub. chrysospleniifolia (Boiss.) D.A.Webb
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga rotundifolia has white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia
Saxifraga rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga rotundifolia?
Saxifraga rotundifolia
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga rotundifolia?
Mountainous regions
What is the flowering period of Saxifraga rotundifolia?
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,