Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
564895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Fritsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Verh. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 39: 587 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564227

Common Names

  • Bergenia crassifolia
  • Thick-Leaf Bergenia
  • Thick-Leaf Heartleaf

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Synonyms

  • Megasea media Haw. [unknown]
  • Megasea crassifolia Haw. [unknown]
  • Megasea cordifolia Haw. [unknown]
  • Piarophyla cordifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Piarophyla elliptica Raf. [unknown]
  • Bergenia biflora Moench [unknown]
  • Bergenia biflora hawortiana (Ser.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Bergenia bifolia Moench [unknown]
  • Bergenia cordifolia Sternb. [unknown]
  • Bergenia coreana Nakai [unknown]
  • Bergenia crassifolia cordifolia (Haw.) Boriss. [unknown]
  • Bergenia media Engl. [unknown]
  • Geryonia crassifolia Schrank ex Hoppe [unknown]
  • Bergenia crassifolia sajanensis Stepanov [unknown]
  • Saxifraga crassifolia L. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga cordifolia Haw. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga crassifolia elliptica Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga crassifolia obovata Ser. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga crassifolia pauciflora Ser. [unknown]

Description

Bergenia crassifolia (also called 'Thick-Leaved Bergenia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in grassland and forest margins, and has ovate leaves with a thick texture. It produces pink flowers in spring.

Uses & Benefits

Bergenia crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The wood is used for making furniture and tools.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bergenia crassifolia var. pacifica (Kom.) Kom. ex Nekr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bergenia crassifolia has small pink flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thick, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bergenia crassifolia can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought, but it will not flower as well if it is too dry. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bergenia crassifolia

Bergenia crassifolia can be found in the mountains of central and southern Asia.

Bergenia crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bergenia crassifolia?

Bergenia crassifolia

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Leatherleaf Bergenia

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Saxifragaceae

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 kew-2674805: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.