Family | SAXIFRAGACEAE |
Genus species | Saxifraga roylei Harry Sm. subsect. Porophyllum |
Habitat | rocks |
Altitude | 3300-3800m |
Description | rosettes ca. 4mm wide, leaves ovate, opposite, 3-4mm long, with terminal Ca pore, on base with single denticle, old leaves persistent, flowers 1-5, petals 4-6mm long |
Size | 1-2cm |
Color | white |
Bloom | spring |
Ca | |
Type | rosette, cushion |
Cultivation | rock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer |
Propagation | seed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C cuttings in late summer |
Territory |
Asia-Tropical
Indian Subcontinent (Nepal) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | SAXIFRAGACEAE
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