Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
debilis
ID:
495021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm. ex A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 1863: 62 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494353



Common Names

  • Saxifraga debilis
  • Debile Saxifrage
  • Debilis Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga hyperborea debilis (Engelm.) Á.Löve, D.Löve & B.M.Kapoor [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga debilis (also called Weak 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 debilis 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 debilis 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 debilis is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Saxifraga debilis

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

Saxifraga debilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga debilis?

Saxifraga debilis

What is the common name of Saxifraga debilis?

Weak Saxifrage

What type of plant is Saxifraga debilis?

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:228395-2: Based on the initial data import