Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 19 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494646
Common Names
- Taygetea Saxifrage
- Taygetea's Saxifrage
- Taygetean Saxifrage
Synonyms
- Saxifraga taygetea chelmea Voliotis [unknown]
Description
Saxifraga taygetea (also called 'Taygetea Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky habitats. It is a perennial herb, and can reach up to 10 cm in height. It has small, white flowers and three-lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga taygetea is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to create a naturalistic look in rock gardens. The plant is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga taygetea has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seeds. The seedlings have small, round leaves that are covered in a white, waxy coating.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga taygetea is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Saxifraga taygetea
Saxifraga taygetea is native to the Alps in Austria and Italy.
Saxifraga taygetea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga taygetea?
Saxifraga taygetea
What is the common name of Saxifraga taygetea?
Taygetea saxifrage
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga taygetea?
It is native to the Mediterranean region of 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,