Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
tridactylites
ID:
495253

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 404 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494585



Common Names

  • Tridactylites Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga Tridactylites
  • Saxifrage Tridactylites


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Synonyms

  • Tridactylites annuus Haw. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga monodactylites Bory ex Thore [unknown]
  • Saxifraga minuta W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Saxifraga annua Lapeyr. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga exilis Pollini [unknown]
  • Saxifraga barbuloides Lojac. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga digitata Gaterau [unknown]
  • Saxifraga tenerrima Willk. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga pseudoadscendens Schur [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga tridactylites (also called 'Three-toed Saxifrage', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Europe, 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 tridactylites is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga tridactylites 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 tridactylites

Saxifraga tridactylites is native to the Alps and Pyrenees Mountains.

Saxifraga tridactylites FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga tridactylites?

Saxifraga tridactylites

What is the common name of Saxifraga tridactylites?

Three-fingered Saxifrage

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga tridactylites?

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,

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