Saxifraga alaskana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alaskana
ID:
1285421
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Small) Fedde
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber. 33(1): 613. 1906 [1905 publ. 1906]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284759
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Saxifraga alaskana (also called Alaskan Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Alaska, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is an annual herb with a creeping stem and flowers that are up to 1 cm long. The flowers are white or pink in color with a yellow center.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga alaskana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Saxifraga alaskana are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga alaskana is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate some sun.
Where to Find Saxifraga alaskana
Saxifraga alaskana can be found in Alaska and the Yukon Territory.
Saxifraga alaskana FAQ
What is the common name of Saxifraga alaskana?
Alaska Saxifrage
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga alaskana?
Alaska and Yukon
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga alaskana?
Saxifraga alaskana
Species in the Saxifraga genus
Saxifraga nayarii, Saxifraga montserratii, Saxifraga paradoxa, Saxifraga oppositifolia, Saxifraga padellae, Saxifraga paniculata, Saxifraga palpebrata, Saxifraga numidica, Saxifraga hausmannii, Saxifraga harry-smithii, Saxifraga hederacea, Saxifraga nishidae, Saxifraga nipponica, Saxifraga guadarramica, Saxifraga haussknechtii, Saxifraga hederifolia, Saxifraga harae, Saxifraga namdoensis, Saxifraga nakaoi, Saxifraga nevadensis, Saxifraga neopropagulifera, Saxifraga obscura, Saxifraga novacastelensis, Saxifraga moncayensis, Saxifraga marginata, Saxifraga lowndesii, Saxifraga magellanica, Saxifraga maderensis, Saxifraga mira, Saxifraga miscellanea, Saxifraga losae, Saxifraga microcephala, Saxifraga luizetii, Saxifraga longifolia, Saxifraga loripes, Saxifraga microphylla, Saxifraga microviridis, Saxifraga micans, Saxifraga osloensis, Saxifraga luteopurpurea, Saxifraga omolojensis, Saxifraga ovczinnikovii, Saxifraga odontophylla, Saxifraga maweana, Saxifraga media, Saxifraga luteoviridis, Saxifraga luizetiana, Saxifraga maireana, Saxifraga kotschyi, Saxifraga korshinskyi,
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 tro-50325010: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Georg Fedde (1873-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fedde' in the authors string.