Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
alternifolium
ID:
604551

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 398 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603883



Common Names

  • Chrysosplenium Alternifolium
  • Golden Saxifrage
  • Saxifrage Alternifolium


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Synonyms

  • Chrysosplenium alternifolium cuneatum Schur [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium alternifolium iowensis Rosend. [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium alternifolium iowense (Rydb.) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium alternifolium laxa Le Lièvre [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium alternifolium maximum Schur [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium alternifolium minimum Schur [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium alternifolium obliqua Le Lièvre [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium alternifolium stricta Le Lièvre [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium alternifolium virescens Le Lièvre [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium geoides Fisch. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium nivale Schur [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium rotundifolium Schlecht. ex Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Chrysosplenium alternifolium (also called Alternate-leaved Golden Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysosplenium alternifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chrysosplenium alternifolium sub. arctomontanum V.V.Petrovsky

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysosplenium alternifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysosplenium alternifolium is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Chrysosplenium alternifolium

Chrysosplenium alternifolium is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Chrysosplenium alternifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysosplenium alternifolium?

Chrysosplenium alternifolium

What is the natural habitat of Chrysosplenium alternifolium?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Chrysosplenium alternifolium?

2-3 feet

Species in the Chrysosplenium genus

Chrysosplenium absconditicapsulum, Chrysosplenium albertii, Chrysosplenium album, Chrysosplenium alpinum, Chrysosplenium alternifolium, Chrysosplenium americanum, Chrysosplenium axillare, Chrysosplenium baicalense, Chrysosplenium biondianum, Chrysosplenium carnosum, Chrysosplenium cavaleriei, Chrysosplenium chinense, Chrysosplenium davidianum, Chrysosplenium delavayi, Chrysosplenium dubium, Chrysosplenium echinus, Chrysosplenium fauriae, Chrysosplenium filipes, Chrysosplenium flagelliferum, Chrysosplenium flaviflorum, Chrysosplenium forrestii, Chrysosplenium funiushanensis, Chrysosplenium fuscopuncticulosum, Chrysosplenium giraldianum, Chrysosplenium glaberrimum, Chrysosplenium glechomifolium, Chrysosplenium glossophyllum, Chrysosplenium grayanum, Chrysosplenium griffithii, Chrysosplenium hebetatum, Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium, Chrysosplenium iowense, Chrysosplenium japonicum, Chrysosplenium jienningense, Chrysosplenium kamtschaticum, Chrysosplenium kiotense, Chrysosplenium lanuginosum, Chrysosplenium lectus-cochleae, Chrysosplenium lixianense, Chrysosplenium macranthum, Chrysosplenium macrophyllum, Chrysosplenium macrostemon, Chrysosplenium maximowiczii, Chrysosplenium microspermum, Chrysosplenium nagasei, Chrysosplenium nepalense, Chrysosplenium nudicaule, Chrysosplenium oppositifolium, Chrysosplenium ovalifolium, Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides,

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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