Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxifraga
ID:
13810

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 306 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013139

Common Names

  • Cineraria Saxifraga
  • Silver Ragwort
  • Silver Cineraria

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Synonyms

  • Cineraria saxifraga saxifraga [unknown]
  • Cineraria saxifraga axillipila DC. [unknown]

Description

Cineraria saxifraga (also called saxifrage cineraria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1.5 m in height and has small, ovate-shaped leaves. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cineraria saxifraga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cineraria saxifraga has yellow flowers with a yellow center and 5 petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cineraria saxifraga is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Cineraria saxifraga

Cineraria saxifraga can be found in the mountainous regions of Europe, including the Alps and Pyrenees.

Cineraria saxifraga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cineraria saxifraga?

Cineraria saxifraga

What is the common name of Cineraria saxifraga?

Silver Ragwort

Where is Cineraria saxifraga native to?

Europe and North Africa

Species in the Cineraria genus

Cineraria longipes, Cineraria deltoidea, Cineraria geraniifolia, Cineraria lobata, Cineraria saxifraga, Cineraria britteniae, Cineraria mollis, Cineraria albicans, Cineraria erosa, Cineraria atriplicifolia, Cineraria ngwenyensis, Cineraria arctotidea, Cineraria dryogeton, Cineraria canescens, Cineraria decipiens, Cineraria pulchra, Cineraria erosa, Cineraria burkei, Cineraria mitellifolia, Cineraria abyssinica, Cineraria microglossa, Cineraria laxiflora, Cineraria glandulosa, Cineraria erodioides, Cineraria anampoza, Cineraria pinnata, Cineraria lyratiformis, Cineraria huilensis, Cineraria magnicephala, Cineraria exilis, Cineraria platycarpa, Cineraria austrotransvaalensis, Cineraria sebaldii, Cineraria densiflora, Cineraria parvifolia, Cineraria tomentosolanatus, Cineraria mazoensis, Cineraria grandibracteata, Cineraria dieterlenii, Cineraria polycephala, Cineraria tomentolanata, Cineraria humifusa, Cineraria albomontana, Cineraria geifolia, Cineraria aspera, Cineraria vagans, Cineraria alchemilloides, Cineraria cyanomontana, Cineraria vallis-pacis, Cineraria tomentolanatus,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,