Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
florulenta
ID:
494738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moretti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Giorn. Fis. II, 6: 468 1823

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494070



Common Names

  • Florulent Saxifrage
  • Florulent's Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga Florulenta


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Synonyms

  • Tristylea florulenta Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga florulenta (also called 'Flowering 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 florulenta 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga florulenta is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval shape. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga florulenta is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Saxifraga florulenta

Saxifraga florulenta can be found in the mountains of the French Alps.

Saxifraga florulenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga florulenta?

Saxifraga florulenta

What is the family of Saxifraga florulenta?

Saxifragaceae

What is the common name of Saxifraga florulenta?

Flowery 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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