Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 2: 472 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219972
Common Names
- Saxifraga Diffusicallosa
- Diffusicallosa Saxifrage
- Diffusicallosa Rock-foil
Description
Saxifraga diffusicallosa (also called 'Diffuse Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial herb with small, rounded leaves and white flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga diffusicallosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga diffusicallosa has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga diffusicallosa is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring, with the clumps being divided into sections and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a cool, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Saxifraga diffusicallosa
Saxifraga diffusicallosa is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Sichuan.
Saxifraga diffusicallosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga diffusicallosa?
Saxifraga diffusicallosa
What is the common name of Saxifraga diffusicallosa?
Diffuse-flowered Saxifrage
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga diffusicallosa?
It 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,