Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
hypnoides
ID:
494962

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 405 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494294



Common Names

  • Hypnoides Saxifrage
  • Hypnoides Alpine Saxifrage
  • Hypnoides Mountain Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Muscaria vulcanorum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Muscaria rhodanica Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Muscaria laeta Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Muscaria indivisa Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Muscaria hypnoides Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga laetevirens D.Don [unknown]
  • Saxifraga affinis D.Don [unknown]
  • Saxifraga angustifida hort. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga aggregata Lej. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga angustifolia Haw. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga gmelinii Host [unknown]
  • Saxifraga intermedia Tausch ex Link [unknown]
  • Saxifraga latifida Haw. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga leptophylla Pers. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga lapeyrousii Sternb. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga flavescens Sternb. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga denudata D.Don [unknown]
  • Saxifraga denudata Nutt. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga congesta Schleich. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga densa Haw. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga tridentata D.Don [unknown]
  • Saxifraga viscosa hort. ex Haw. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga villosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga schraderi Sternb. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga scariosa Schleich. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga rupestris Salisb. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga recurvata Schleich ex Engl. & Irmsch. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga gracilis Sternb. ex Ser. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga gemmifera Pers. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga quinquedens Haw. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga platypetala Sm. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga planipetala D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Chondrosea intermedia Haw. [unknown]
  • Evaiezoa hirta Raf. [unknown]
  • Hexaphoma viscida Raf. [unknown]
  • Hirculus gracilis Losinsk. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga spathulata Haw. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga hypnoides (also called 'Mossy Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It is an evergreen perennial with small, bright green leaves and small white flowers in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga hypnoides is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga hypnoides has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga hypnoides is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Saxifraga hypnoides

Saxifraga hypnoides is native to the Alps and can be found in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Saxifraga hypnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga hypnoides?

Saxifraga hypnoides

What is the common name of Saxifraga hypnoides?

No common name

What type of plant is Saxifraga hypnoides?

Alpine saxifrage

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