Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
bicuspidata
ID:
1273101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. in Hook.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. : 281 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272439



Common Names

  • Saxifraga Bicuspidata
  • Bicuspid Saxifrage
  • Two-toothed Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga bicuspidata (also called 'Two-toothed Saxifrage', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Japan, and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga bicuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Saxifraga bicuspidata has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedling has a single stem with two opposite leaves and a pair of stipules at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga bicuspidata is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a pot in a greenhouse. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Saxifraga bicuspidata

Saxifraga bicuspidata is native to Asia and can be found in China.

Saxifraga bicuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga bicuspidata?

Saxifraga bicuspidata

What are the common names of Saxifraga bicuspidata?

Two-toothed saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga bicuspidata?

Mountain forests

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284638-2: Based on the initial data import