Saxifraga
Saxifrage
Saxifraga, commonly known as saxifrage, is a diverse genus of flowering plants thriving in rocky, alpine environments. Renowned for their resilience, these perennials often feature striking rosette patterns and delicate blooms. While primarily ornamental, certain species hold traditional medicinal value, traditionally used to support kidney health and bladder function.
- Scientific name: Saxifraga
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic region. In Simplified Chinese, it is known as 虎耳草属 (zh-hans) and 虎耳草属 (zh-cn) in mainland China, as well as 虎耳草属 (zh-sg) in Singapore. In Traditional Chinese, it is written as 虎耳草屬 (zh-hant), which is also the standard nomenclature used in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 虎耳草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 虎耳草屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 虎耳草屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 虎耳草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 虎耳草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 虎耳草屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Skalnica | Wikidata |
| ko | 바위떡풀속 | Wikidata |
| he | בקעצור | Wikidata |
| fr | saxifrage | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Svalbard | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
Activities
Saxifraga has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antitumor, Astringent.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiovascular | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |