Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
roylei
ID:
495479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harry Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 95 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494811



Common Names

  • Saxifraga Roylei
  • Royle's Saxifrage
  • Royle's Rockfoil


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Description

Saxifraga roylei (also called Himalayan Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Himalayas. It is a small, perennial plant, growing up to 30 cm tall and has a rosette of hairy, green leaves. It is found in temperate regions, growing in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga roylei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga roylei is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, green rosette.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga roylei is a perennial plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Saxifraga roylei

Saxifraga roylei can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the Cascade Range.

Saxifraga roylei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga roylei?

Saxifraga roylei

What is the common name of Saxifraga roylei?

Royle's Saxifrage

What is the optimal growing environment for Saxifraga roylei?

Saxifraga roylei prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

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,