Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
hypericoides
ID:
1136839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 261 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136177



Common Names

  • Hypericoides Saxifrage
  • Mountain Saxifrage
  • Purple Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga hypericoides (also called St. John's Wort Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial plant native to the mountains of Europe. It has small, linear leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky areas, and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga hypericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga hypericoides var. likiangensis (Engl. & Irmsch.) J.T.Pan
Saxifraga hypericoides var. aurantiascens (Engl. & Irmsch.) J.T.Pan & Gornall
Saxifraga hypericoides var. rockii (Mattf.) J.T.Pan & Gornall

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga hypericoides is white or pink and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Where to Find Saxifraga hypericoides

Saxifraga hypericoides can be found in the alpine regions of Europe.

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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