Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
495306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harry Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
in Lindm. Svensk Fanerogamfl. 300 (1918).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494638



Common Names

  • Tenuis Saxifrage
  • Tenuis's Saxifrage
  • Tenuisan Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga nivalis tenuis (Wahlenb.) Braun-Blanq. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga nivalis tenuior Wahlenb. [deprecated]

Description

Saxifraga tenuis (also called 'Slender 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 tenuis 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 tenuis 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 tenuis 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 tenuis

Saxifraga tenuis is native to the Alps in Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland.

Saxifraga tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga tenuis?

Saxifraga tenuis

What is the common name of Saxifraga tenuis?

Slender Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga tenuis?

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,

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