Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
luteopurpurea
ID:
494427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lapeyr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Fig. Fl. Pyrénées : 29 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493759



Common Names

  • Yellow-Purple Saxifrage
  • Yellow-Purple Saxifrage
  • Yellow-Purple Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga ambigua DC. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga godroniana hort. ex A.S.Thomps. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga benthamii Engl. & Irmsch. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga racemiflora hort. ex A.S.Thomps. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga chrysoleuca hort. ex A.S.Thomps. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga luteopurpurea (also called yellow-purple saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow-purple flowers in the spring. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and other areas with moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga luteopurpurea 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 luteopurpurea has white-purple flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga luteopurpurea is a low-growing perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Saxifraga luteopurpurea

Saxifraga luteopurpurea is native to the mountains of Europe. It can be found in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Saxifraga luteopurpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga luteopurpurea?

Saxifraga luteopurpurea

What is the common name of Saxifraga luteopurpurea?

Yellow-Purple Saxifrage

What type of environment is best for Saxifraga luteopurpurea?

Saxifraga luteopurpurea prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

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,