Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
oppositifolium
ID:
604715

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604047



Common Names

  • Chrysosplenium oppositifolium
  • Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage
  • Opposite-leaved Golden-scaled Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga aurea Garsault [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium auriculatum Crantz [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium octandrum Caque ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium repens Link ex Steud. [unknown]

Description

Chrysosplenium oppositifolium (also called opposite-leaved golden saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, yellow flowers and round, scalloped leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady places such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysosplenium oppositifolium 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysosplenium oppositifolium has small, yellow flowers with four petals that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysosplenium oppositifolium is an evergreen perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring. The seeds should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered with a thin layer of soil.

Where to Find Chrysosplenium oppositifolium

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

Chrysosplenium oppositifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysosplenium oppositifolium?

Chrysosplenium oppositifolium

What is the common name of Chrysosplenium oppositifolium?

Opposite-leaved cinquefoil

What is the natural habitat of Chrysosplenium oppositifolium?

Moist, shady places in deciduous forests

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