Saxifraga kwangsiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kwangsiensis
ID:
1228761
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chun & F.C.How ex C.Z.Gao & G.Z.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 3: 20 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228099
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saxifraga kwangsiensis (also called Kwangsi Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Saxifraga kwangsiensis is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saxifraga kwangsiensis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga kwangsiensis is a perennial evergreen plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.
Where to Find Saxifraga kwangsiensis
Saxifraga kwangsiensis is a plant native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Saxifraga kwangsiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga kwangsiensis?
Saxifraga kwangsiensis
What is the common name of Saxifraga kwangsiensis?
Kwangsiensis Saxifraga
What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga kwangsiensis?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
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 tro-50053393: Based on the initial data import
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Foon Chew How (1908-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.How' in the authors string.
Guang Zhao Li (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Cheng Zhi Gao (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Z.Gao' in the authors string.