Status:
valid
Authors:
Strobl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Staatsgymn. Melk 1882: 27.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736418
Common Names
- Angelis' Saxifrage
- Angelisii Saxifrage
- Angelis Saxifrage
Description
Saxifraga angelisii (also called Angel's Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a species of saxifrage native to Europe. It is a small, evergreen, herbaceous perennial growing to 15 cm tall. It has a single, erect, hairy leaf and a single white flower. It is found in the mountains of Europe, growing in rocky soils in grassland and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga angelisii is an attractive ornamental plant with bright pink flowers. It is often used in gardens and flower beds to add a splash of color. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saxifraga angelisii is a white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round and black seed. The seedlings are small and have two or three long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga angelisii, commonly known as Angel's Saxifrage, is a low-growing perennial plant native to Europe. It has white, star-shaped flowers and can reach heights of up to 8 inches. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring. The divisions should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Saxifraga angelisii
Saxifraga angelisii is native to parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Saxifraga angelisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga angelisii?
Saxifraga angelisii
What type of plant is Saxifraga angelisii?
Perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Saxifraga angelisii native to?
Spain
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,