Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
495744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sommier & Levier

Source:
ksu

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Ital. 1893: 525 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495076



Common Names

  • Caucasian Saxifrage
  • Caucasian Saxifrage
  • Caucasian Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga desoulavyi Oett. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga sosnowskyi Manden. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga caucasica (also called Caucasian Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows in a rosette. It has small, white flowers with five petals and is native to the mountains of Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in rocky crevices, alpine meadows, and other high-altitude habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga caucasica is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to be a good ground cover plant and can be used to prevent soil erosion. It has a long flowering period and produces a variety of colors, making it an attractive addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga caucasica has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga caucasica is a perennial flowering plant that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of peat moss and perlite. It should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly. To propagate, simply divide the clumps of the plant and pot them up in separate pots. The divisions should be allowed to establish themselves before being repotted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Saxifraga caucasica

Saxifraga caucasica is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Europe and can be found in the higher elevations.

Saxifraga caucasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga caucasica?

Saxifraga caucasica

What is the common name of Saxifraga caucasica?

Caucasian Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga caucasica?

Alpine and subalpine meadows in the Alps and Pyrenees

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

Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:793393-1: Based on the initial data import