Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
hohenwartii
ID:
494913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vest ex Sternb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Revis. Saxifrag. : 26 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494245



Common Names

  • Hohenwart's Saxifrage
  • Hohenwart's Alpine Saxifrage
  • Hohenwart's Mountain Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga sedoides hohenwartii (Vest ex Sternb.) O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Saxifraga sedoides hohenwartii (Vest ex Sternb.) Engl. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga hohenwartii (also called Saxifraga hohenwartii, 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, and is found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga hohenwartii 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 hohenwartii 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 hohenwartii 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 hohenwartii

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

Saxifraga hohenwartii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga hohenwartii?

Saxifraga hohenwartii

What is the common name of Saxifraga hohenwartii?

Hohenwart's Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga hohenwartii?

Rocky slopes and crevices

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2583965: Based on the initial data import
Kaspar Maria von Sternberg (1761-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sternb.' in the authors string.
Lorenz Chrysanth von Vest (1776-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vest' in the authors string.