Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
lecomtei
ID:
494663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luizet & Soulié

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 57: 534 (1910 publ. 1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493995



Common Names

  • Lecomte's Saxifrage
  • Lecomte Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga Lecomtei


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Description

Saxifraga lecomtei (also called Lecomte's 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 lecomtei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga lecomtei has small, white flowers that are clustered in small heads. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga lecomtei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Saxifraga lecomtei

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

Saxifraga lecomtei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga lecomtei?

Saxifraga lecomtei

What is the common name of Saxifraga lecomtei?

Lecomte's Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga lecomtei?

Rocky slopes and crevices

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 Auguste Soulié (1868-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soulié' in the authors string.
Marie Dominique Luizet (1851-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luizet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:793960-1: Based on the initial data import