Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
kashmeriana
ID:
494662

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.Dhar & Kachroo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Alpine Fl. Kashmir Himalaya : 207 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493994



Common Names

  • Kashmir Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga kashmeriana
  • Kashmir Mountain Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga kashmeriana (also called Kashmir Saxifrage, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky areas and on walls, and has small, white flowers. The leaves are lanceolate, and the plant grows up to 10 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga kashmeriana 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

Saxifraga kashmeriana has small, white flowers that are clustered in small heads. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga kashmeriana 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 kashmeriana

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

Saxifraga kashmeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga kashmeriana?

Saxifraga kashmeriana

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga kashmeriana?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the average height of Saxifraga kashmeriana?

Up to 10 meters

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

U. Dhar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Dhar' in the authors string.
Prem Nath Kachroo (1924-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kachroo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:902994-1: Based on the initial data import