Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Ohba & Wakab.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 62: 163 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493669
Common Names
- Hara's Saxifrage
- Hara Saxifrage
- Hara's Rockfoil
Description
Saxifraga harae (also called Hara's Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Japan. It has a rosette of basal leaves and short stems with small white flowers. It grows in rocky crevices and alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga harae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saxifraga harae is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga harae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn, with each division containing at least one growth point. The plant prefers partial shade and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Saxifraga harae
Saxifraga harae is native to the mountains of Japan.
Saxifraga harae FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga harae?
Saxifraga harae is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the Alps and Pyrenees.
What type of soil does Saxifraga harae prefer?
Saxifraga harae prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
How much light does Saxifraga harae need?
Saxifraga harae prefers bright, indirect light.
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,