Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
italica
ID:
494502

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.Webb

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 68: 209 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493834



Common Names

  • Italian Saxifrage
  • Italian Saxifrage
  • Italian Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga tridens (Engl.) Jan ex Engl. & Irmsch. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga androsacea tridens Jan ex Engl. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga italica (also called 'Italian Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small white flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga italica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga italica has white flowers with yellow centres and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga italica can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Saxifraga italica

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

Saxifraga italica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga italica?

Saxifraga italica

What type of plant is Saxifraga italica?

Perennial

Where is Saxifraga italica native to?

Europe and North Africa

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-2583364: Based on the initial data import
D. A. Webb (1912-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Webb' in the authors string.