Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
taylorii
ID:
495312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Calder & Savile

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 11: 248 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494644



Common Names

  • Taylorii Saxifrage
  • Taylorii's Saxifrage
  • Tayloriian Saxifrage


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Description

Saxifraga taylorii (also called 'Taylor's Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky habitats. It is a perennial herb, and can reach up to 10 cm in height. It has small, white flowers and three-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga taylorii is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to create a naturalistic look in rock gardens. The plant is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga taylorii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seeds. The seedlings have small, round leaves that are covered in a white, waxy coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga taylorii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Saxifraga taylorii

Saxifraga taylorii is native to the Alps in Austria and Italy.

Saxifraga taylorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga taylorii?

Saxifraga taylorii

What is the common name of Saxifraga taylorii?

Taylor's Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga taylorii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2584766: Based on the initial data import
James Alexander Calder (1915-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calder' in the authors string.
Douglas Barton Osborne Savile (1909-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Savile' in the authors string.