Saxifraga mucronulata
Saxifraga mucronulata, commonly known as the mucronate saxifrage, is a resilient perennial herb found in rocky, alpine environments. While primarily valued for its delicate white blooms, it holds significant ethnobotanical interest. Its unique ability to thrive in harsh, damp crevices makes it a fascinating subject for medicinal botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Saxifraga mucronulata
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Saxifragales. Finally, it is a member of the family Saxifragaceae within the genus Saxifraga.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Saxifragaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Saxifraga | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Saxifraga mucronulata, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 小短尖虎耳草, a designation that is also consistently used in the simplified script versions, specifically as 小短尖虎耳草 (zh-hans) and 小短尖虎耳草 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小短尖虎耳草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 小短尖虎耳草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小短尖虎耳草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several mountainous regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the South-Central areas as well as throughout Tibet. The species also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in the East Himalaya. Furthermore, it is documented to grow within the territory of Nepal. Finally, its geographical range includes the Western Himalayan region of the Indian Subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |