Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Vargas
Source:
ksu
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iber. 5: 293 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494260
Common Names
- Feline's Saxifrage
- Feline's Alpine Saxifrage
- Feline's Mountain Saxifrage
Description
Saxifraga felineri (also called Saxifraga felineri, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe, and is found in moist meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga felineri is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga felineri has white flowers with yellow centers and a short, tubular shape. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, green and have multiple, upright stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga felineri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It is grown in partial shade and requires well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-8.
Where to Find Saxifraga felineri
Saxifraga felineri is native to the Alps and can be found in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Saxifraga felineri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga felineri?
Saxifraga felineri
What is the common name of Saxifraga felineri?
No common name
What type of plant is Saxifraga felineri?
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,