Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
tricuspidata
ID:
1136352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rottb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1770

Citation Micro:
Skr. Kiøbenhavnske Selsk. Laerd. Elsk. 10: 446 (1770)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135690

Common Names

  • Three-toothed Saxifrage
  • Three-toothed Saxifrage
  • Three-toothed Saxifrage

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Description

Saxifraga tricuspidata (also called three-toothed saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It has white flowers and is characterized by its rosette of basal leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga tricuspidata is often used in rock gardens and as ground cover due to its low-growing habit and attractive foliage. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in borders and beds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga tricuspidata for. micrantha (Sternb.) Calder & Savile

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga tricuspidata is a small white star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga tricuspidata is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering in this situation. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote flowering.

Where to Find Saxifraga tricuspidata

Saxifraga tricuspidata is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.

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,

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