Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
wettsteinii
ID:
494825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brügger

Source:
ksu

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Naturf. Ges. Graubündens , n.s., 23-24: 87 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494157



Common Names

  • Wettstein's Saxifrage
  • Wettstein Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga wettsteinii


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga bouchardii Genty [unknown]
  • Saxifraga areusiana Bouchard [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga wettsteinii (also called Wettstein's Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to the Alps, and is found in alpine meadows. It is a herbaceous perennial, with a stem up to 30 cm tall and leaves up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga wettsteinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga wettsteinii is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval shape. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga wettsteinii is a perennial plant that grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Saxifraga wettsteinii

Saxifraga wilczekii can be found in the temperate rainforests of North America.

Saxifraga wettsteinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga wettsteinii?

Saxifraga wettsteinii

What type of plant is Saxifraga wettsteinii?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Saxifraga wettsteinii found?

It is found in Central America

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,