Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
juniperifolia
ID:
494659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Naturk. 1: 53 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493991



Common Names

  • Juniper-Leaved Saxifrage
  • Juniper Leaved Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga Juniperifolia


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga kusnezowiana Oett. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga grisea V.Sliplivinsky [unknown]
  • Saxifraga ruprechtiana Manden. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga charadzeae Otsch. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga pseudosancta Janka [unknown]
  • Chondrosea juniperina Haw. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga juniperina Boiss. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga macedonica Degen [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga juniperifolia (also called Juniper-leaved Saxifrage, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white or pink flowers and broad, ovate leaves. It is native to the Caucasus and Iran and is found in meadows, rocky slopes and crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga juniperifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga juniperifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Saxifraga juniperifolia

Saxifraga juniperifolia can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at elevations of 3,000 to 4,000 m.

Saxifraga juniperifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga juniperifolia?

Saxifraga juniperifolia

What is the common name of Saxifraga juniperifolia?

Juniper-leaved Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga juniperifolia?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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