Status:
valid
Authors:
Jien
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 337 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604132
Common Names
- Wuwenchen Saxifrage
- Wuwenchen-leaved Saxifrage
- Wuwenchen-leaved Foamflower
Description
Chrysosplenium wuwenchenii (also called Wuwenchen's Golden Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to eastern Asia. 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 wuwenchenii 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 wuwenchenii has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysosplenium wuwenchenii 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 wuwenchenii
Chrysosplenium wuwenchenii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Hainan.
Chrysosplenium wuwenchenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysosplenium wuwenchenii?
Chrysosplenium wuwenchenii
What is the common name of Chrysosplenium wuwenchenii?
Wuwenchen's golden saxifrage
What is the natural habitat of Chrysosplenium wuwenchenii?
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,