Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
nayarii
ID:
494272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wadhwa

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 26: 102 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493604



Common Names

  • Saxifraga Nayarii
  • Nayarii Saxifrage
  • Nayarii Rockfoil


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Description

Saxifraga nayarii (also called Nayar's Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical wetland habitats. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga nayarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga nayarii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga nayarii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn, with each division containing at least one growth point. The plant prefers partial shade and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Saxifraga nayarii

Saxifraga nayarii is native to South America and can be found in tropical montane forests.

Saxifraga nayarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga nayarii?

Saxifraga nayarii

What is the common name of Saxifraga nayarii?

Nayar's Saxifrage

What is the family of Saxifraga nayarii?

Saxifragaceae

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,