Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
aristulata
ID:
1136810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
tro

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 2: 68 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136148



Common Names

  • Aristulate Saxifrage
  • Mountain Saxifrage
  • Purple Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga aristulata (also called Starry Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Europe. It has small, star-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky areas, and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga aristulata is often used in rock gardens and as ground cover due to its low-growing habit and attractive foliage. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in borders and beds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga aristulata var. longipila (Engl. & Irmsch.) J.T.Pan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga aristulata has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga aristulata is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Saxifraga aristulata

Saxifraga aristulata can be found in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and North 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29101869: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.