Status:
valid
Authors:
Schmalh. ex Akinfiew
Source:
ksu
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Géogr. Cauc. 1892: 186 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494477
Common Names
- Columnar Saxifrage
- Columnar Mountain Saxifrage
- Columnar Alpine Saxifrage
Description
Saxifraga columnaris (also called Columnar 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 columnaris is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and produces small white flowers in spring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga columnaris has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga columnaris 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 columnaris
Saxifraga columnaris is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, and France.
Saxifraga columnaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga columnaris?
Saxifraga columnaris
What is the common name of Saxifraga columnaris?
Columnar Saxifrage
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga columnaris?
Rocky slopes, scree, and alpine meadows
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,