Status:
valid
Authors:
T.E.Díaz & Fern.Prieto
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 39: 249 (1982 publ. 1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494902
Common Names
- Saxifraga Babiana
- Babiana Saxifrage
- Babiana Rockfoil
Synonyms
- Saxifraga babiana septentrionalis T.E.Díaz & Fern.Prieto [unknown]
Description
Saxifraga babiana (also called 'Babiana', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and clusters of star-shaped flowers. It is found in grassland and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga babiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory problems and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saxifraga babiana is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, green rosette.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga babiana is a perennial, evergreen plant with a rosette of leaves. It is propagated by division of the clumps or by seeds. It requires a cool, moist climate and should be grown in a well-drained, light soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Saxifraga babiana
Saxifraga babiana is native to the mountain regions of Central and Southern Europe. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, and Switzerland.
Saxifraga babiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga babiana?
Saxifraga babiana
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga babiana?
Mountainous regions
What is the flowering period of Saxifraga babiana?
Spring to summer
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,