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Saxifraga · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Saxifraga, scientifically known as Saxifraga, is a diverse genus of flowering plants celebrated for their resilience in rocky terrains. Often found in alpine and arctic environments, these hardy perennials offer unique medicinal potential. They are traditionally valued for their soothing properties and various bioactive compounds used in herbal remedies.

Family
Saxifragaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Rockfoils · Saxifrages
Scientific synonyms
Evaiezoa · Aphomonix · 20 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Saxifraga

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Saxífraga

German:

  • Steinbrech
  • Steinbrech

French:

  • saxifrage
  • Saxifrage
  • saxifrage

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Saxifragaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Saxifraga.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Saxifragales
Family Saxifragaceae
Genus Saxifraga

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found across various regions of Northern Europe. Its distribution includes the coastal and mainland areas of Denmark and Finland. It can also be located throughout the islands of Føroyaar. Furthermore, the species is present across the landscape of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range extends to the volcanic terrain of Iceland.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Svalbard
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Saxifraga has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Sesquiterpenes, Tannins, triterpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Saxifraga
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sesquiterpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
triterpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Fitoterapia

Sesquiterpenes

  1. Fitoterapia

Tannins

  1. Fitoterapia

triterpenoids

  1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Saxifraga has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antitumor, Astringent.

Activities reported in Saxifraga
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiseptic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Astringent 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cardiovascular 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Fitoterapia

Antioxidant

  1. Fitoterapia

Antiseptic

  1. Fitoterapia

Antitumor

  1. Fitoterapia

Astringent

  1. Fitoterapia

Cardiovascular

  1. Fitoterapia

Neuroprotective

  1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Saxifraga has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate extract.

Preparations reported for Saxifraga
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ethyl acetate extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ethyl acetate extract

  1. Chemistry Central journal