Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
conifera
ID:
495039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Durieu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 11: 332 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494371



Common Names

  • Saxifraga conifera
  • Conifer Saxifrage
  • Conifera Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga conifera (also called Conifer Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a low-growing, mat-forming habit and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers acidic soils.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga conifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a ground cover and in borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga conifera has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga conifera is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Saxifraga conifera

Saxifraga conifera is native to the mountains of the Pyrenees in France and Spain.

Saxifraga conifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga conifera?

Saxifraga conifera

What is the common name of Saxifraga conifera?

Conifer Saxifrage

What type of plant is Saxifraga conifera?

Perennial flowering plant

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2584159: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.