Status:
valid
Authors:
Walp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 1: 340 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228924
Common Names
- Saxifrage Oschatzia
- Saxifrage Oschatzias
- Saxifrage Oschatzias
Description
Oschatzia saxifraga (also called Saxifrage Oschatzia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Oschatzia saxifraga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oschatzia saxifraga has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oschatzia saxifraga is a semi-evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in pots or containers, and requires regular watering during the growing season.
Where to Find Oschatzia saxifraga
Oschatzia saxifraga can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Oschatzia saxifraga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oschatzia saxifraga?
Oschatzia saxifraga
What is the common name of Oschatzia saxifraga?
Saxifrage Oschatzia
What is the natural habitat of Oschatzia saxifraga?
Moist forests and thickets in China
Species in the Oschatzia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,