Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
iranica
ID:
494585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 619 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493917



Common Names

  • Iranian Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga Iranica
  • Saxifrage Iranica


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Description

Saxifraga iranica (also called Iranian saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers in the spring. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and other areas with moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga iranica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga iranica is white or pink in color and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga iranica is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Saxifraga iranica

Saxifraga iranica can be found in the alpine regions of the Alps, Apennines, and Carpathians.

Saxifraga iranica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga iranica?

Saxifraga iranica

What type of plant is Saxifraga iranica?

Perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga iranica?

Mountainous regions of Europe and Asia

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,