Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 428 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604055
Common Names
- Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides
- Similar-leaved Golden Saxifrage
- Similar-leaved Golden-scaled Saxifrage
Synonyms
- Chrysosplenium ludlowii Hara [unknown]
Description
Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides (also called water-writing golden saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, yellow flowers and round, scalloped leaves. It is native to the mountains of Europe and is found in moist, shady places such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides 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 oxygraphoides has small, yellow flowers with four petals that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides 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 oxygraphoides
Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.
Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides?
Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides
What is the common name of Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides?
Mountain Golden Saxifrage
Where can Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides be found?
Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America
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,