Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
megacordia
ID:
1261522

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex H.Chuang

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 23: 153 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260860



Common Names

  • Megacordia Saxifrage
  • Megacordia Saxifraga
  • Large-Cord Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga megacordia (also called 'Large-Corded Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has small, white flowers. It is found in moist, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga megacordia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga megacordia has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga megacordia is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings can be planted out in the summer.

Where to Find Saxifraga megacordia

Saxifraga megacordia is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan. It is typically found in moist, sandy soils in coastal and mountain areas.

Saxifraga megacordia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga megacordia?

Saxifraga megacordia

What is the family of Saxifraga megacordia?

Saxifragaceae

What is the common name of Saxifraga megacordia?

Megacordia Saxifrage

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-50197024: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Hsuan Chuang (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Chuang' in the authors string.