Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
alejandrei
ID:
494487

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Vargas

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 47: 282 (1989 publ. 1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493819



Common Names

  • Alejandre's Saxifrage
  • Alejandre's Saxifrage
  • Alejandre's Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga alejandrei (also called 'Alejandro's Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small white flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga alejandrei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga alejandrei has white flowers with yellow centres and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga alejandrei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Saxifraga alejandrei

Saxifraga alejandrei can be found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, at elevations of 2,500 to 3,000 m.

Saxifraga alejandrei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga alejandrei?

Saxifraga alejandrei

What type of plant is Saxifraga alejandrei?

Perennial

Where is Saxifraga alejandrei native to?

Central and South America

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,

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