Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuzinsky ex Willk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 39: 318 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495056
Common Names
- Cintrana Saxifrage
- Cintrana Saxifrage
- Cintrana Saxifrage
Synonyms
- Saxifraga hochstetteri (Engl.) Cout. [unknown]
- Saxifraga granulata hochstetteri Engl. [unknown]
Description
Saxifraga cintrana (also called Cintra 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 cintrana 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
The flower of Saxifraga cintrana is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single stem with five leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga cintrana is a hardy perennial plant that is native to the Alps and Carpathian Mountains. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although it may take several years for the seedlings to reach maturity.
Where to Find Saxifraga cintrana
Saxifraga cintrana can be found in the Pyrenees, Cantabrian Mountains, and northern Spain.
Saxifraga cintrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga cintrana?
Saxifraga cintrana
What is the common name of Saxifraga cintrana?
Cintrana Saxifrage
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga cintrana?
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
P.A.von Kuzinsky: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuzinsky' in the authors string.