Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
exarata
ID:
494983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Prosp. Hist. Pl. Dauphiné : 47 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494315



Common Names

  • Exarata Saxifrage
  • Exarata Alpine Saxifrage
  • Exarata Mountain Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga adenophora K.Koch [unknown]
  • Saxifraga verticillata Losinsk. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga pseudohypnoides Murith [unknown]
  • Saxifraga pulchella D.Don [unknown]
  • Saxifraga clarionii Sternb. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga citrina Hegetschw. [unknown]
  • Evaiezoa exarata Raf. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga exarata adenophora (C.Koch) Engl. & Irmsch. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga exarata (also called Starry 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 exarata is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga exarata sub. basaltica (Braun-Blanq.) Jalas
Saxifraga exarata sub. carniolica (Huter) Jalas
Saxifraga exarata sub. ampullacea (Ten.) D.A.Webb
Saxifraga exarata sub. delphinensis (Ravaud) Kerguélen
Saxifraga exarata sub. fastigiata (Luizet) Kerguélen
Saxifraga exarata sub. lamottei (Luizet) D.A.Webb
Saxifraga exarata sub. leucantha (Thomas ex Sternb.) Braun-Blanq.
Saxifraga exarata sub. moschata (Wulfen) Cavill.
Saxifraga exarata sub. pseudoexarata (Braun-Blanq.) D.A.Webb

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga exarata has white flowers with yellow centers and is pollinated by bees. The seeds are small and black and germinate quickly. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga exarata 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 exarata

Saxifraga exarata is native to the Alps and can be found in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Saxifraga exarata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga exarata?

Saxifraga exarata

What is the common name of Saxifraga exarata?

Mountain Saxifrage

What type of plant is Saxifraga exarata?

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