Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
lainzii
ID:
494637

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Vargas

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 54: 187 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493969



Common Names

  • Lainz's Saxifrage
  • Lainz Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga lainzii


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Description

Saxifraga lainzii (also called Lainz's 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 lainzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga lainzii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have white and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga lainzii can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Saxifraga lainzii

Saxifraga lainzii can be found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, at elevations of 2,500 to 3,000 m.

Saxifraga lainzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga lainzii?

Saxifraga lainzii

What is the common name of Saxifraga lainzii?

Lainz's Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga lainzii?

Mountainous areas and alpine meadows

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