Saxifraga korshinskyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
korshinskyi
ID:
494475
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kom.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 18: 436 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493807
Common Names
- Korshinsky's Saxifrage
- Korshinsky's Saxifrage
- Korshinsky's Saxifrage
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Saxifraga korshinskyi (also called 'Korshinsky's 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 korshinskyi is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as ground cover in shady areas and as a border plant. The leaves of this plant are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saxifraga korshinskyi 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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Saxifraga korshinskyi is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in autumn.
Where to Find Saxifraga korshinskyi
Saxifraga korshinskyi is native to the mountains of Russia. It can be found in the Altai and Sayan Mountains.
Saxifraga korshinskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga korshinskyi?
Saxifraga korshinskyi
What type of plant is Saxifraga korshinskyi?
Perennial
Where is Saxifraga korshinskyi native to?
Central 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2583320: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.