Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
495051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Sternb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Revis. Saxifrag. : 51 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494383



Common Names

  • Saxifraga dichotoma
  • Dichotomous Saxifrage
  • Dichotoma Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga parisii Pomel [unknown]
  • Saxifraga kunzeana Willk. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga hervieri Debeaux [unknown]
  • Saxifraga arundana Boiss. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga debeauxii Pomel [unknown]
  • Saxifraga dichotoma albarracinensis (Pau) Fern.Casas & M.Laínz [unknown]
  • Saxifraga sabulicola Pomel [unknown]
  • Saxifraga albarracinensis Pau [unknown]
  • Saxifraga glaucescens discolor Debeaux [unknown]
  • Saxifraga dichotoma hervieri (Debeaux & E.Rev. ex Cout.) Engl. & Irmsch. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga dichotoma (also called Forked 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 dichotoma 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 dichotoma 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 dichotoma is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Saxifraga dichotoma

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

Saxifraga dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga dichotoma?

Saxifraga dichotoma

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga dichotoma?

High-altitude meadows of the Alps

What is the average height of Saxifraga dichotoma?

Up to 10 cm

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-2584191: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Kaspar Maria von Sternberg (1761-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sternb.' in the authors string.