Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
porophylla
ID:
495677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertol.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Agric. 2: 76 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495009



Common Names

  • Porophylla Saxifrage
  • Porophylla's Saxifrage
  • Porophylla Mountain Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga gouanii A.Terracc. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga porophylla (also called Alpine Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows in a rosette. It has small, white flowers with five petals and is native to the mountains of Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in rocky crevices, alpine meadows, and other high-altitude habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga porophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga porophylla is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single stem with five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga porophylla is a perennial, evergreen plant with a rosette of leaves. It is propagated by division of the clumps or by seeds. It requires a cool, moist climate and should be grown in a well-drained, light soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Saxifraga porophylla

Saxifraga porophylla can be found in the Pyrenees, Cantabrian Mountains, and northern Spain.

Saxifraga porophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga porophylla?

Saxifraga porophylla

What is the common name of Saxifraga porophylla?

Porophylla Saxifraga

Where is Saxifraga porophylla found?

Central and Eastern Europe

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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