Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
pratensis
ID:
1136869

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Irmsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 114: 42 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136207



Common Names

  • Meadow Saxifrage
  • Mountain Saxifrage
  • Alpine Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga pratensis (also called Meadow Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial plant native to the mountains of Europe. It has small, linear leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky areas, and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga pratensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant. The plant is also used to create a natural look in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga pratensis is white or pink and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Where to Find Saxifraga pratensis

Saxifraga pratensis can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29101942: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Edgar Irmscher (1887-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Irmsch.' in the authors string.