Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
495537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gouan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Ill. Observ. Bot. : 28 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494869



Common Names

  • Saxifraga Retusa
  • Retuse Saxifrage
  • Retuse Rockfoil


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga wulfeniana Schott [unknown]
  • Saxifraga imbricata Lam. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga baumgartenii Schott [unknown]
  • Saxifraga scrobiculata Schur ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga perporosa Schur [unknown]
  • Antiphylla retusa Haw. [unknown]
  • Evaiezoa retusa Raf. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga purpurosa Schur [unknown]
  • Saxifraga retusa glabrata Vacc. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga retusa (also called retuse saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, often on cliffs or in crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga retusa is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues and skin problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga retusa sub. augustata (Vacc.) P.Fourn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga retusa has white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga retusa is a hardy perennial plant that is native to the Alps and Carpathian Mountains. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although it may take several years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Saxifraga retusa

Saxifraga retusa is native to the mountain regions of Central and Southern Europe. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, and Switzerland.

Saxifraga retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga retusa?

Saxifraga retusa

What is the common name of Saxifraga retusa?

Retuse Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga retusa?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

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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