Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
odontoloma
ID:
1243943

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 8: 60. 1912

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243281



Common Names

  • Odontoloma Saxifrage
  • Odontoloma Mountain Saxifrage
  • Odontoloma Saxifrage


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Description

Micranthes odontoloma (also called Tooth-Leaved Saxifrage, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to western North America. It has small, white flowers and toothed leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Micranthes odontoloma is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micranthes odontoloma has white or pink five-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are about 1 inch in diameter. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micranthes odontoloma is a low-growing perennial that is native to the western United States and Canada. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed outdoors.

Where to Find Micranthes odontoloma

Micranthes odontoloma can be found in western North America, from Alaska to California, and east to Wyoming.

Micranthes odontoloma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micranthes odontoloma?

Micranthes odontoloma

What is the common name of Micranthes odontoloma?

Tooth-leaved Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Micranthes odontoloma?

Moist meadows, streambanks, and open woods

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,

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