Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
494781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrank

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. Hort. Monac. : t. 92 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494113



Common Names

  • Fragile Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga fragilis
  • Fragile Mountain Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga cuneata corbariensis (Timb.-Lagr.) Mateo & M.B.Crespo [unknown]
  • Saxifraga cuneata corbariensis (Timb.-Lagr.) O.Bolòs, Vigo, Masalles & Ninot [unknown]
  • Saxifraga corbariensis Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Chondrosea luteopurpurea Haw. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga fragilis (also called Saxifraga fragilis, 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, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga fragilis is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a houseplant in many parts of the world.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga fragilis sub. paniculata (Pau) Muñoz Garm. & P.Vargas

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga fragilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga fragilis 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 fragilis

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

Saxifraga fragilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga fragilis?

Saxifraga fragilis

What type of plant is Saxifraga fragilis?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Saxifraga fragilis 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,

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