Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
glabella
ID:
495582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertol.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Virid. Bonon. Veget. Veget. Commut. 1824: 8 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494914



Common Names

  • Saxifraga Glabella
  • Smooth Saxifrage
  • Smooth Rockfoil


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Description

Saxifraga glabella (also called 'Smooth Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga glabella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory problems and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga glabella is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, green rosette.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga glabella is a perennial plant that can be cultivated in a cool climate. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Saxifraga glabella

Saxifraga glabella is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas.

Saxifraga glabella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga glabella?

Saxifraga glabella

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga glabella?

Mountainous regions

What is the flowering period of Saxifraga glabella?

Spring to summer

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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