Saxifraga wilczekii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilczekii
ID:
494824
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verg. & Neyraut ex Luizet
Source:
ksu
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 62: 150 (1915 publ. 1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494156
Common Names
- Wilczek's Saxifrage
- Wilczek Saxifrage
- Saxifraga wilczekii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saxifraga wilczekii (also called Wilczek's Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas, 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 wilczekii is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a houseplant in many parts of the world.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saxifraga wilczekii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saxifraga wilczekii 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 wilczekii
Saxifraga wilczekii can be found in the temperate rainforests of North America.
Saxifraga wilczekii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saxifraga wilczekii?
Saxifraga wilczekii
What type of plant is Saxifraga wilczekii?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Saxifraga wilczekii 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,
References
Edmond Neyraut (1859-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neyraut' in the authors string.
Louis Verguin (1868-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verg.' in the authors string.
Marie Dominique Luizet (1851-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luizet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:794746-1: Based on the initial data import