Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
crustata
ID:
495111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vest

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Regensburg) 3: 95 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494443



Common Names

  • Crusted Saxifrage
  • Crusted Mountain Saxifrage
  • Crusted Alpine Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga kerneri Beck [unknown]
  • Saxifraga incrustata Vest [unknown]
  • Saxifraga cotyledon incrustata Vest [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga crustata (also called Crusty Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Saxifraga. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, with a rosette of leaves up to 30 cm long. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga crustata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for animals, and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga crustata has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga crustata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Saxifraga crustata

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

Saxifraga crustata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga crustata?

Saxifraga crustata

What type of plant is Saxifraga crustata?

Saxifraga crustata is a flowering plant.

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga crustata?

Saxifraga crustata is native to Europe.

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