Status:
valid
Authors:
García Maroto & Gómez-Merc.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Fl. Veg. Bética 13: 6 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494767
Common Names
- Soriano's Saxifrage
- Saxifrage of Soriano
- Saxifraga Sorianoi
Description
Saxifraga sorianoi (also called 'Soriano's Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as rocky slopes and crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga sorianoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga sorianoi has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga sorianoi is a perennial plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.
Where to Find Saxifraga sorianoi
Saxifraga sorianoi can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the Cascade Range.
Saxifraga sorianoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga sorianoi?
Saxifraga sorianoi
What is the common name of Saxifraga sorianoi?
Soriano's saxifrage
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga sorianoi?
It is native to the mountains of central and southern 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
F. Gómez-Mercado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Merc.' in the authors string.