Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
wahlenbergii
ID:
495186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 4: 401 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494518



Common Names

  • Saxifraga wahlenbergii
  • Wahlenbergii Saxifraga
  • Wahlenbergii Rockfoil


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga grzegorzekii Janka [unknown]
  • Saxifraga flittneri Heuff. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga perdurans Kit. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga perdurans Kit. ex Wahlenb. [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga wahlenbergii (also called Wahlenberg's Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga wahlenbergii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and produces small white flowers in spring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifraga wahlenbergii has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga wahlenbergii 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 wahlenbergii

Saxifraga wahlenbergii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Saxifraga wahlenbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga wahlenbergii?

Saxifraga wahlenbergii

What is the natural habitat of Saxifraga wahlenbergii?

Mountainous regions of Europe and Asia

What is the flowering season of Saxifraga wahlenbergii?

Spring

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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