Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
tenellum
ID:
604777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 2: 73 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604109



Common Names

  • Tiny Saxifrage
  • Tiny-leaved Saxifrage
  • Tiny-leaved Foamflower


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Description

Chrysosplenium tenellum (also called delicate 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 tenellum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is often used as a groundcover in shady areas. It has small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in spring. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysosplenium tenellum 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 tenellum 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 tenellum

Chrysosplenium tenellum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Gansu, and Shaanxi.

Chrysosplenium tenellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysosplenium tenellum?

Chrysosplenium tenellum

What is the common name of Chrysosplenium tenellum?

Small-flowered golden saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Chrysosplenium tenellum?

Moist, shady places in woods and along streams

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-2720282: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.