Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
albowiana
ID:
1136418

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurtz ex Albov & Kurtz) D.M.Moore

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 122: 324. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135756



Common Names

  • Saxifragodes albowiana
  • Albo's Saxifrage
  • Albo's Rockfoil


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Description

Saxifragodes albowiana (also called Alpine Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant native to the Alps. It has a rosette of small, lobed leaves and bears small white flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, shady places such as meadows, woodlands, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifragodes albowiana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is known for its small, white flowers and is often used in floral arrangements and bouquets. The plant is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a hedge or border.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saxifragodes albowiana has white, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves and short stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifragodes albowiana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 10 cm. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Saxifragodes albowiana

Saxifragodes albowiana is native to the western United States, from Oregon to California.

Species in the Saxifragodes genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29100826: Based on the initial data import
Federico Kurtz (1854-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurtz' in the authors string.
Nikolai Mikhailovich Albov (1866-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albov' in the authors string.
David Moore (1933-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Moore' in the authors string.