Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
portosanctana
ID:
495682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 2: 68 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495014



Common Names

  • Portosanctana Saxifrage
  • Portosanctana's Saxifrage
  • Portosanctana Mountain Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga portosanctana (also called Porto Santo 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 portosanctana is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small white flowers with five petals. Seed: Tiny black seeds. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga portosanctana 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 portosanctana

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

Saxifraga portosanctana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga portosanctana?

Saxifraga portosanctana

What is the common name of Saxifraga portosanctana?

Portosanctana Saxifraga

Where is Saxifraga portosanctana 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,