Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
gentyana
ID:
494891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bouchard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 114: 238 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494223



Common Names

  • Genty's Saxifrage
  • Genty's Alpine Saxifrage
  • Genty's Mountain Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga gentyana (also called Genty's 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 gentyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga gentyana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga gentyana 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 gentyana

Saxifraga gentyana is native to the mountains of the Pyrenees in France and Spain.

Saxifraga gentyana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga gentyana?

Saxifraga gentyana is found in the alpine meadows of Europe and Asia.

What is the size of Saxifraga gentyana?

Saxifraga gentyana is a small plant, usually reaching only about 6 inches in height.

What are the care requirements for Saxifraga gentyana?

Saxifraga gentyana requires partial shade and regular watering.

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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