Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
hederifolia
ID:
494336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 317 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493668



Common Names

  • Ivy-leaved Saxifrage
  • Ivy-leaved Rockfoil
  • Ivy-leaved Saxifraga


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga abyssinica Rich. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Cymbalariella hederifolia Nappi [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga hederifolia (also called Ivy-leaved Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. 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 hederifolia 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 hederifolia is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga hederifolia 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 hederifolia

Saxifraga hederifolia is native to the temperate forests of Europe and Asia.

Saxifraga hederifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga hederifolia?

Saxifraga hederifolia is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the Alps and Pyrenees.

What type of soil does Saxifraga hederifolia prefer?

Saxifraga hederifolia prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

How much light does Saxifraga hederifolia need?

Saxifraga hederifolia 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,

References

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:793786-1: Based on the initial data import