Status:
valid
Authors:
Øvstedal
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Astarte 8: 23 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494580
Common Names
- Saxifraga svalbardensis
- Svalbardensis Saxifraga
- Svalbardensis Rockfoil
Description
Saxifraga svalbardensis (also called Svalbard Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a terrestrial plant species native to the Arctic. It is a herbaceous species with a rosette of leaves and a single inflorescence. It grows in humid forests, usually in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga svalbardensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga svalbardensis has a white flower with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have five narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga svalbardensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Saxifraga svalbardensis
Saxifraga svalbardensis can be found in the Arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
Saxifraga svalbardensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga svalbardensis?
Saxifraga svalbardensis
What is the common name of Saxifraga svalbardensis?
Svalbard Saxifrage
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga svalbardensis?
Rocky slopes, scree, and alpine meadows
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,