Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire
Source:
ksu
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 22: 292 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494081
Common Names
- Emberger's Saxifrage
- Emberger Saxifrage
- Saxifraga Embergeri
Description
Saxifraga embergeri (also called 'Emberger's Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It is an evergreen perennial with small, bright green leaves and small white flowers in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga embergeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga embergeri has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga embergeri is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).
Where to Find Saxifraga embergeri
Saxifraga embergeri can be found in the mountains of the Austrian Alps.
Saxifraga embergeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga embergeri?
Saxifraga embergeri
What is the family of Saxifraga embergeri?
Saxifragaceae
What is the common name of Saxifraga embergeri?
Emberger's Saxifrage
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,