Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
styriaca
ID:
495454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Köckinger

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 43: 82 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494786



Common Names

  • Styriaca Saxifrage
  • Saxifrage of Styriaca
  • Saxifraga Styriaca


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Description

Saxifraga styriaca (also called Styrian Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and Eastern Europe. It grows up to 20 cm tall and has lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It is found in alpine meadows, along streams and in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga styriaca 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 styriaca 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 styriaca 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 styriaca

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

Saxifraga styriaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga styriaca?

Saxifraga styriaca

What is the common name of Saxifraga styriaca?

Styrian Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga styriaca?

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,