Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
flagellaris
ID:
494829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Sternb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Revis. Saxifrag. : 25 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494161



Common Names

  • Whiplash Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga flagellaris
  • Whiplash Mountain Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Leptasea flagellaris Small [unknown]
  • Saxifraga aciculata Royle [unknown]
  • Saxifraga radicans Jacquem. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Hirculus flagellaris Haw. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga flagellaris flagellaris [unknown]
  • Saxifraga flagellaris flagellaris [unknown]
  • Saxifraga flagellaris aspera Tolm. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga flagellaris alta Engl. & Irmsch. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga flagellaris (also called Flagellate Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to the Alps, and is found in alpine meadows. It is a herbaceous perennial, with a stem up to 30 cm tall and leaves up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga flagellaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a ground cover and in borders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga flagellaris sub. platysepala (Trautv.) A.E.Porsild
Saxifraga flagellaris sub. crandallii (Gand.) Hultén
Saxifraga flagellaris var. crandallii (Gand.) Dorn
Saxifraga flagellaris sub. setigera (Pursh) Tolm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga flagellaris has small, white flowers that are clustered in small heads. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga flagellaris is a perennial plant that grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Saxifraga flagellaris

Saxifraga wettsteinii is native to the temperate forests of Europe. It can be found in the wild in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.

Saxifraga flagellaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga flagellaris?

Saxifraga flagellaris

What type of plant is Saxifraga flagellaris?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Saxifraga flagellaris found?

It is found in Central America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2583838: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Kaspar Maria von Sternberg (1761-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sternb.' in the authors string.