Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
sinomontana
ID:
1225737

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.T.Pan & Gornall

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 377 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225075



Common Names

  • Saxifraga Sinomontana
  • Saxifraga Sinomont
  • Saxifraga Montana


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Description

Saxifraga sinomontana (also called Chinese Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands, forests, and meadows. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape and the flowers are white or yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga sinomontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga sinomontana var. amabilis Harry Sm. ex J.T.Pan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga sinomontana is a small, white, star-shaped structure with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped structure with a long, thin tail. The seedling is a small, green, round-shaped structure with a long, thin tail.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga sinomontana is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Saxifraga sinomontana

Saxifraga sinomontana is native to the Himalayan region, including Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saxifraga sinomontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga sinomontana?

Saxifraga sinomontana

What is the common name of Saxifraga sinomontana?

Chinese Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga sinomontana?

Grassy slopes and meadows in the Himalayas

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-50043149: Based on the initial data import
Jin Tang Pan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Pan' in the authors string.
Richard John Gornall (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gornall' in the authors string.