Saxifraga farreri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
farreri
ID:
494947
Status:
valid
Authors:
Druce ex Farrer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Engl. Rock Gard. 2: 273 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494279
Common Names
- Farrer's Saxifrage
- Farrer's Alpine Saxifrage
- Farrer's Mountain Saxifrage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saxifraga farreri (also called 'Farrer'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 farreri is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga farreri has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga farreri 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 farreri
Saxifraga farreri is native to the Alps and can be found in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Saxifraga farreri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga farreri?
Saxifraga farreri
What is the common name of Saxifraga farreri?
No common name
What type of plant is Saxifraga farreri?
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,
References
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Reginald Farrer (1880-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farrer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:793635-1: Based on the initial data import