Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
superba
ID:
495249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rouy & E.G.Camus

Source:
ksu

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. France 7: 81 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494581



Common Names

  • Saxifraga superba
  • Superba Saxifraga
  • Superba Rockfoil


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Description

Saxifraga superba (also called Superb Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a terrestrial plant species native to the Himalayas. It is a herbaceous species with a rosette of leaves and a single inflorescence. It grows in humid forests, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga superba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga superba has a white flower with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have five narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga superba is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Saxifraga superba

Saxifraga superba is native to the Alps and Carpathian Mountains.

Saxifraga superba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga superba?

Saxifraga superba

What is the common name of Saxifraga superba?

Superb Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga superba?

Rocky slopes, scree, and alpine meadows

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

Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:794614-1: Based on the initial data import