Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 23: 341 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603914
Common Names
- Chrysosplenium Axillare
- Golden Saxifrage
- Saxifrage Axillare
Synonyms
- Chrysosplenium tianschanicum Krasn. [unknown]
Description
Chrysosplenium axillare (also called Axillary 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 axillare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chrysosplenium axillare 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysosplenium axillare is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Chrysosplenium axillare
Chrysosplenium axillare is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Chrysosplenium axillare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysosplenium axillare?
Chrysosplenium axillare
What type of plant is Chrysosplenium axillare?
A flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Chrysosplenium axillare?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,