Saxifraga stolonifera
Saxifraga stolonifera, commonly known as Creeping Saxifrage, is a charming perennial celebrated for its trailing runners and lush foliage. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this resilient plant features traditional medicinal uses, often valued in herbal practices for its soothing properties and ability to support skin health and overall vitality.
- Scientific name: Saxifraga stolonifera
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Saxifrages and the family Saxifragaecae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is 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, known scientifically as Saxifraga stolonifera, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Japan, it is called ユキノシタ, while in Poland, it is known as skalnica rozłożowa. In Bulgaria, the plant is called бедреница, and in Korea, it is identified as 바위취. Finally, in French, it is commonly referred to as Saxifrage stolonifère.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ユキノシタ | Wikidata |
| pl | skalnica rozłogowa | Wikidata |
| bg | бедреница | Wikidata |
| ko | 바위취 | Wikidata |
| fr | Saxifrage stolonifère | Wikidata |
| fi | aaroninparta | Wikidata |
| hsb | Plećawy rupik | Wikidata |
| sv | Arons skägg | Wikidata |
| de | Kriech-Steinbrech | Wikidata |
| zh | 虎耳草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, it can also be found in the mountainous landscapes of Switzerland. The distribution extends further into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits parts of Bulgaria. Additionally, the species is located within the Mediterranean region of Italy.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Saxifraga stolonifera has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-O-methylnorbergenin, kaempferol-3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside, p-hydroxyacetophenone, p-hydroxyphenol, pyrogallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-O-methylnorbergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxyacetophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrogallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Saxifraga stolonifera has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |