Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
tiroliensis
ID:
495265

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Kern.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 20: 146 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494597

Common Names

  • Tirol Saxifrage
  • Tirol's Saxifrage
  • Tirolian Saxifrage

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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga pacheriana Wiesb. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga tiroliensis (also called 'Tyrolean Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to the Alps, 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 tiroliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga tiroliensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga tiroliensis can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the plant should be divided into several sections with each section having at least one growing point.

Where to Find Saxifraga tiroliensis

Saxifraga tiroliensis is native to the Alps in Austria and Italy.

Saxifraga tiroliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga tiroliensis?

Saxifraga tiroliensis

What type of plant is Saxifraga tiroliensis?

A flowering plant

Where does Saxifraga tiroliensis grow?

In the Andes of Peru

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,