Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
sorianoi
ID:
495435

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

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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.

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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

Federico García Maroto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García Maroto' in the authors string.
F. Gómez-Mercado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Merc.' in the authors string.