Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
cochlearis
ID:
495140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. 2: 559 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494472



Common Names

  • Cochlear Saxifrage
  • Cochlear Mountain Saxifrage
  • Cochlear Alpine Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga probynii Correvon [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga cochlearis (also called Ear-leaved Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga cochlearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and produces small white flowers in spring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga cochlearis has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga cochlearis is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is a terrestrial plant which grows in moist, shady forests. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Saxifraga cochlearis

Saxifraga cochlearis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, and France.

Saxifraga cochlearis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga cochlearis?

Saxifraga cochlearis

What type of plant is Saxifraga cochlearis?

A flowering plant

Where does Saxifraga cochlearis grow?

In the Andes of Peru

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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