Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
macrostemon
ID:
604690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim. ex Franch. & Sav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 358 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604022



Common Names

  • Chrysosplenium macrostemon
  • Large-stalked Golden Saxifrage
  • Large-stalked Golden-scaled Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Chrysosplenium aurantium Suto [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium discolor Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium ovalifolium Miq. [unknown]

Description

Chrysosplenium macrostemon (also called Large-stalked Golden Saxifrage, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that is native to Eastern Asia. It has small, yellow-green flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in damp, shady places, such as in forests, along stream banks, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysosplenium macrostemon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to provide ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chrysosplenium macrostemon var. calicitrapa (Franch.) H.Hara
Chrysosplenium macrostemon var. shiobarense (Franch.) H.Hara
Chrysosplenium macrostemon var. viridescens (Sutô) H.Hara

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vriesea pedicellata has small yellow flowers, with 4-5 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysosplenium macrostemon can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chrysosplenium macrostemon

Chrysosplenium macrostemon can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Chrysosplenium macrostemon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysosplenium macrostemon?

Chrysosplenium macrostemon

What is the common name of Chrysosplenium macrostemon?

Large-stalked golden saxifrage

What type of plant is Chrysosplenium macrostemon?

Perennial herb

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720199: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.