Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
davidii
ID:
1263944

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Losinsk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Izv. Glavn. Bot. Sada S.S.S.R. 27: 601 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263282



Common Names

  • David's Saxifrage
  • Mountain Saxifrage
  • Mountain Saxifrage


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Description

Micranthes davidii (also called David's Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a small herb native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Micranthes davidii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micranthes davidii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micranthes davidii is a hardy shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Micranthes davidii

Micranthes davidii can be found in the Himalayas and parts of China.

Micranthes davidii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micranthes davidii?

Micranthes davidii

What is the common name of Micranthes davidii?

David's Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Micranthes davidii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Micranthes genus

Micranthes palmeri, Micranthes nivalis, Micranthes melaleuca, Micranthes tilingiana, Micranthes purpurascens, Micranthes hieraciifolia, Micranthes mexicana, Micranthes merkii, Micranthes redofskyi, Micranthes gageana, Micranthes pensylvanica, Micranthes rufidula, Micranthes lyallii, Micranthes nelsoniana, Micranthes apetala, Micranthes aprica, Micranthes californica, Micranthes davurica, Micranthes eriophora, Micranthes fragosa, Micranthes gaspensis, Micranthes howellii, Micranthes integrifolia, Micranthes marshallii, Micranthes nidifica, Micranthes occidentalis, Micranthes odontoloma, Micranthes oregana, Micranthes punctata, Micranthes reflexa, Micranthes rhomboidea, Micranthes texana, Micranthes tenuis, Micranthes subapetala, Micranthes spicata, Micranthes clavistaminea, Micranthes pallida, Micranthes parvula, Micranthes melanocentra, Micranthes atrata, Micranthes lumpuensis, Micranthes divaricata, Micranthes davidii, Micranthes tolmiei, Micranthes stellaris, Micranthes foliolosa, Micranthes ferruginea, Micranthes bryophora, Micranthes nudicaulis, Micranthes razshivinii,

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Agniya Losina-Losinskaja (1903-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Losinsk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791872-1: Based on the initial data import