Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
terektensis
ID:
495237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ksu

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 123 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494569



Common Names

  • Saxifraga terektensis
  • Terektensis Saxifraga
  • Terektensis Rockfoil


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Synonyms

  • Muscaria terektensis Losinsk. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga terektensis (also called Terek 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 terektensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga terektensis 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 terektensis is a perennial herb native to Siberia and Mongolia. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The plant should be grown in a cool, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Saxifraga terektensis

Saxifraga terektensis is native to Central Asia and can be found in the wild in areas such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Saxifraga terektensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga terektensis?

Saxifraga terektensis

What is the common name of Saxifraga terektensis?

Terek Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga terektensis?

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,