Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pseudosaxifraga
ID:
375585

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattf.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 12: 188 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374917



Common Names

  • False Saxifrage Sandwort
  • Mountain Sandwort
  • Alpine Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Minuartia stellata pseudosaxifraga Mattf. [unknown]

Description

Minuartia pseudosaxifraga (also called False Saxifrage Sandwort, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial herb with narrow, grass-like leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in dry, sandy soils, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Minuartia pseudosaxifraga is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also deer and rabbit resistant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Minuartia pseudosaxifraga are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuartia pseudosaxifraga is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Minuartia pseudosaxifraga

Minuartia pseudosaxifraga can be found in the western United States, from California to Wyoming.

Minuartia pseudosaxifraga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia pseudosaxifraga?

Minnuartia pseudosaxifraga

What is the common name of Minuartia pseudosaxifraga?

False saxifrage sandwort

What is the habitat of Minuartia pseudosaxifraga?

Rocky or sandy soils, usually in dry areas

Species in the Minuartia genus

Minuartia thymifolia, Minuartia wettsteinii, Minuartia villarsii, Minuartia verna, Minuartia yukonensis, Minuartia viscosa, Minuartia juniperina, Minuartia hybrida, Minuartia macrocarpa, Minuartia laricifolia, Minuartia krascheninnikovii, Minuartia funkii, Minuartia dichotoma, Minuartia elegans, Minuartia garckeana, Minuartia hamata, Minuartia handelii, Minuartia helmii, Minuartia hirsuta, Minuartia geniculata, Minuartia graminifolia, Minuartia glomerata, Minuartia globulosa, Minuartia rubra, Minuartia rupestris, Minuartia saxifraga, Minuartia rossii, Minuartia regeliana, Minuartia rubella, Minuartia setacea, Minuartia stricta, Minuartia sedoides, Minuartia stellata, Minuartia mutabilis, Minuartia montana, Minuartia mediterranea, Minuartia mesogitana, Minuartia meyeri, Minuartia nuttallii, Minuartia pinifolia, Minuartia pusilla, Minuartia recurva, Minuartia pseudosaxifraga, Minuartia patula, Minuartia pichleri, Minuartia picta, Minuartia austriaca, Minuartia austromontana, Minuartia biflora, Minuartia bilykiana,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2369752: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.