Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
subspathulata
ID:
1262234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Irmsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 584 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261572



Common Names

  • Saxifraga Subspathulata
  • Broad-leaved Saxifrage
  • Broad-leaved Saxifraga


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Description

Saxifraga subspathulata (also called Subspathulate Saxifrage, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to China. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a tall stem with small white flowers. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga subspathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga subspathulata is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga subspathulata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing. The clumps should be carefully divided and replanted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Saxifraga subspathulata

Saxifraga subspathulata is native to Europe.

Saxifraga subspathulata FAQ

What is the common name of Saxifraga subspathulata?

Spatulate Saxifrage

What is the scientific name of Spatulate Saxifrage?

Saxifraga subspathulata

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga subspathulata?

Moist, shady areas in the northern United States

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-50199307: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Edgar Irmscher (1887-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Irmsch.' in the authors string.