Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
bronchialis
ID:
495349

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 400 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494681



Common Names

  • Bronchialis Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga Bronchialis
  • Saxifrage Bronchialis


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga derbekii Sipliv. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga caulescens Sipliv. [unknown]
  • Ciliaria bronchialis (L.) Haw. [unknown]
  • Leptasea bronchialis (L.) Kom. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga bronchialis (also called Bronchial Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to the mountains of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Caucasus. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga bronchialis is used as a ground cover in gardens and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in rock gardens and as an edging plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga bronchialis sub. austromontana (Wiegand) Piper
Saxifraga bronchialis sub. funstonii Hultén
Saxifraga bronchialis sub. compacta (Adams) Malyschev
Saxifraga bronchialis var. yuparensis (Nosaka) T.Shimizu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga bronchialis has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga bronchialis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Saxifraga bronchialis

Saxifraga bronchialis is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in areas such as France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Saxifraga bronchialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga bronchialis?

Saxifraga bronchialis

What is the common name of Saxifraga bronchialis?

Bronchial saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga bronchialis?

Alpine and subalpine meadows of the western United States

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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