Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
yvesii
ID:
494728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Neyraut & Verg. ex Luizet

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 60: 374 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494060



Common Names

  • Yves' Saxifrage
  • Yves Saxifrage
  • Saxifraga Yvesii


Searching for Saxifraga yvesii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Saxifraga yvesii (also called Yves' Saxifrage, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white or pink flowers and broad, ovate leaves. It is native to the Caucasus and Iran and is found in meadows, rocky slopes and crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga yvesii is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga yvesii 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.

Searching for Saxifraga yvesii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga yvesii is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Saxifraga yvesii

Saxifraga yvesii can be found in the mountains of the French Alps.

Saxifraga yvesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga yvesii?

Saxifraga yvesii

What is the family of Saxifraga yvesii?

Saxifragaceae

What is the common name of Saxifraga yvesii?

Yves' Saxifrage

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:794760-1: Based on the initial data import