Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
osloensis
ID:
494420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Knaben

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Bot. 3: 119 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493752



Common Names

  • Oslo Saxifrage
  • Norwegian Saxifrage
  • Oslo Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga tridactylites filiformis Engl. & Irmsch. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga osloensis filiformis (Engl. & Irmsch.) Knaben [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga osloensis 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 osloensis has white-pink 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 osloensis 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 osloensis

Saxifraga osloensis is native to the mountains of Norway. It can be found in the counties of Hedmark, Oppland, and Telemark.

Saxifraga osloensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga osloensis?

Saxifraga osloensis

What is the common name of Saxifraga osloensis?

Oslo Saxifrage

What type of environment is best for Saxifraga osloensis?

Saxifraga osloensis 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,

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