Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
khiakhensis
ID:
508592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holubec & Křivka

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Caucasus and its Flowers : 374 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507924



Common Names

  • Saxifraga khiakhensis
  • Khiakhen Saxifrage
  • Khiakhen's Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga khiakhensis (also called 'Khiakhen Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a species of herb in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in temperate forests. It is a small herb, growing up to 30 cm in height, with dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga khiakhensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Saxifraga khiakhensis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga khiakhensis can be propagated by seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in early spring or late fall when the plant is dormant. The divided plants should be planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Saxifraga khiakhensis

Saxifraga khiakhensis can be found in the mountains of Tajikistan.

Saxifraga khiakhensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga khiakhensis?

Saxifraga khiakhensis

What are the common names of Saxifraga khiakhensis?

Khiakhensis Saxifrage, Khiakhensis Saxifraga

What are the characteristics of Saxifraga khiakhensis?

Saxifraga khiakhensis is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and a rosette of basal leaves.

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

Vojtěch Holubec: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holubec' in the authors string.
Pavel Křivka (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Křivka' in the authors string.