Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
495565

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 403 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494897



Common Names

  • Saxifraga Cernua
  • Nodding Saxifrage
  • Nodding Rockfoil


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Synonyms

  • Lobaria cernua Haw. [unknown]
  • Miscopetalum cernuum Gray [unknown]
  • Saxifraga simulata Small [unknown]
  • Saxifraga cernua ramosa J.G.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga cernua bulbillosa Engl. & Irmsch. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga cernua cernua [unknown]
  • Saxifraga cernua simplicissima Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga cernua linnaeana Ser. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga cernua (also called nodding saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, often on cliffs or in crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga cernua is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues and skin problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga cernua for. latibracteata (Fernald & Weath.) Polunin
Saxifraga cernua for. exilioides (Polunin) Scoggan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga cernua has white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga cernua 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 cernua

Saxifraga cernua 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 cernua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga cernua?

Saxifraga cernua

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga cernua?

Mountainous regions

What is the flowering period of Saxifraga cernua?

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,

References