Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
wrightii
ID:
604795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 356 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604127



Common Names

  • Wright Saxifrage
  • Wright-leaved Saxifrage
  • Wright-leaved Foamflower


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Synonyms

  • Chrysosplenium alternifolium wrightii (Franch. & Sav.) Sutô [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium beringianum Rose [unknown]
  • Chrysosplenium wrightii beringianum (Rose) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Chrysosplenium wrightii (also called Wright's Golden Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to western North America. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m (1-2 ft) and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in moist woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysosplenium wrightii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chrysosplenium wrightii sub. saxatile (Khokhr.) Vorosch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysosplenium wrightii has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysosplenium wrightii 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 wrightii

Chrysosplenium wrightii can be found in the United States, primarily in the western states, including California, Oregon, Washington, and Utah.

Chrysosplenium wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysosplenium wrightii?

Chrysosplenium wrightii

What is the common name of Chrysosplenium wrightii?

Wright's golden saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Chrysosplenium wrightii?

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-2720299: Based on the initial data import
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.