Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
rayei
ID:
495629

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Fairbairn & Gornall

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Saxifr. Mag. 2: 77 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494961



Common Names

  • Raye's Saxifrage
  • Raye Saxifrage
  • Raye's Mountain Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga rayei (also called Ray's Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to the mountains of Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga rayei 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

Saxifraga rayei has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga rayei is a perennial plant that can be cultivated in a cool climate. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Saxifraga rayei

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

Saxifraga rayei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga rayei?

Saxifraga rayei

What is the common name of Saxifraga rayei?

Reyei Saxifraga

Where is Saxifraga rayei 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,