Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
latiflora
ID:
494640

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 2: 71 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493972



Common Names

  • Broad-flowered Saxifrage
  • Broadflowered Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga latiflora


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Description

Saxifraga latiflora (also called Broad-leaved Saxifrage, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white or pink flowers and broad, ovate leaves. It is native to the Caucasus and Iran and is found in meadows, rocky slopes and crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga latiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions, respiratory problems, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga latiflora 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 latiflora 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 latiflora

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

Saxifraga latiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga latiflora?

Saxifraga latiflora

What is the common name of Saxifraga latiflora?

Broad-flowered Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga latiflora?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:793955-1: Based on the initial data import