Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
facchinii
ID:
494957

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.D.J.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Flora 25: 624 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494289



Common Names

  • Facchinii Saxifrage
  • Facchinii Alpine Saxifrage
  • Facchinii Mountain Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga planifolia atropurpurea W.D.J.Koch [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga facchinii (also called 'Facchin'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 facchinii is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga facchinii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga facchinii is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Saxifraga facchinii

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

Saxifraga facchinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga facchinii?

Saxifraga facchinii

What is the common name of Saxifraga facchinii?

No common name

What type of plant is Saxifraga facchinii?

Alpine 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,

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