Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
494290

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 402 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493622



Common Names

  • Saxifraga Oppositifolia
  • Oppositifolia Saxifrage
  • Oppositifolia Rockfoil


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga hegetschweileri Brügger [unknown]
  • Saxifraga latina Hayek [unknown]
  • Saxifraga biflora epirotica D.A.Webb [unknown]
  • Saxifraga czekanowskii Sipliv. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga vaccarii Petitm. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga caerulea Pers. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga meridionalis Terrac. [unknown]
  • Antiphylla asiatica Losinsk. [unknown]
  • Antiphylla caerulea Haw. [unknown]
  • Antiphylla oppositifolia Fourr. [unknown]
  • Evaiezoa oppositifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga oppositifolia meridionalis A.Terracc. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga meridionalis latina A.Terracc. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga oppositifolia oppositifolia [unknown]
  • Saxifraga oppositifolia oppositifolia [unknown]
  • Saxifraga asiatica Hayek [unknown]
  • Saxifraga oppositifolia asiatica (Hayek) Engl. & Irmsch. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga oppositifolia (also called 'Purple Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as rocky slopes and crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga oppositifolia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga oppositifolia sub. murithiana Braun-Blanq.
Saxifraga oppositifolia sub. amphibia (Sünd.) Braun-Blanq.
Saxifraga oppositifolia sub. speciosa (Dörfl. & Hayek) Engl. & Irmsch.
Saxifraga oppositifolia sub. rudolphiana (Hornsch.) Engl. & Irmsch.
Saxifraga oppositifolia sub. blepharophylla (A.Kern. ex Hayek) Engl. & Irmsch.
Saxifraga oppositifolia for. albiflora (Lange) Fernald
Saxifraga oppositifolia sub. smalliana (Engl. & Irmsch.) Hultén
Saxifraga oppositifolia sub. paradoxa D.A.Webb
Saxifraga oppositifolia sub. ajanica (Sipliv.) Vorosch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga oppositifolia is white or pink in color and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga oppositifolia is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 6 inches tall.

Where to Find Saxifraga oppositifolia

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

Saxifraga oppositifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga oppositifolia?

Saxifraga oppositifolia is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the Alps and Pyrenees.

What type of soil does Saxifraga oppositifolia prefer?

Saxifraga oppositifolia prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

How much light does Saxifraga oppositifolia need?

Saxifraga oppositifolia prefers bright, indirect light.

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,

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