Difference between revisions of "Micranthes integrifolia"
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | Kingdom Plantae - Plants | + | Kingdom Plantae - Plants</br> |
| − | Subkingdom Viridaeplantae -green plants | + | Subkingdom Viridaeplantae -green plants<br> |
| − | Infrakingdom Strptophyta - land plants | + | Infrakingdom Strptophyta - land plants</br> |
| − | Division Tracgeophyta - tracheophytes, vascular plants | + | Division Tracgeophyta - tracheophytes, vascular plants</br> |
| − | Subdivision Spermatophytina - spermatophytes, seed plants | + | Subdivision Spermatophytina - spermatophytes, seed plants</br> |
| − | Infradivision Angiospermae - angiosperms, flowering plants | + | Infradivision Angiospermae - angiosperms, flowering plants</br> |
| − | Class Magnoliopsida | + | Class Magnoliopsida</br> |
| − | Suborder Saxifraganae | + | Suborder Saxifraganae</br> |
| − | Order Saxifragales, saxifrages | + | Order Saxifragales, saxifrages</br> |
| − | Family Saxifragaceae | + | Family Saxifragaceae</br> |
| − | Genus Saxifraga L. - saxifrage | + | Genus Saxifraga L. - saxifrage</br> |
| − | Species Saxifraga integrifolia - Whole-leaf saxifrage | + | Species Saxifraga integrifolia - Whole-leaf saxifrage<ref>http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=24278 Integrated Taxonomic Information System |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Revision as of 12:44, 7 May 2012
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Micranthes integrifolia
Micranthes integrifolia, commonly known as whole-leaf saxifrage or swamp saxifrage is a perennial herb in the Saxifragaceae family.
Synonyms:
- Saxifraga integrifolia
Taxonomy
Kingdom Plantae - Plants
Subkingdom Viridaeplantae -green plants
Infrakingdom Strptophyta - land plants
Division Tracgeophyta - tracheophytes, vascular plants
Subdivision Spermatophytina - spermatophytes, seed plants
Infradivision Angiospermae - angiosperms, flowering plants
Class Magnoliopsida
Suborder Saxifraganae
Order Saxifragales, saxifrages
Family Saxifragaceae
Genus Saxifraga L. - saxifrage
Species Saxifraga integrifolia - Whole-leaf saxifrageCite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
Bloom Period
Late March - July[1]
Distribution
West side of the Cascades, British Columbia to Lincoln County, Oregon, and in the Columbia River Gorge[1]
Habitat
Prairies, grassy slopes and vernally moist areas, sea level to subalpine[1]
Uses
used ornamentally in rock gardens
Propagation
Can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings. Seed should be planted in winter and barely covered. Germination takes place in 1 to 3 months at 16-21°C Division should be done after flowering. Cuttings in should be taken in late summer.[2]
Photo Gallery
photo by Ben Legler
photo by Ben Legler
photo by Shaun Hubbard
photo by Ben Legler
References
References & Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/imagecollection.php?Genus=Saxifraga&Species=integrifolia Burke Museum University of Washington
- ↑ http://www.kadel.cz/flora/e/kvCard.asp-Id=5519.htm Rock Garden Plant Database
Seed
Abbreviation: MIIN
Average Measurement: 0.8 x 0.4 x 0.3
Measurement Range: L: 0.6 – 0.8, W: 0.2 – 0.5, D: 0.2 – 0.4
Features
Shape: Seed narrowed at hilum and opposite apex, forming points. Middle between hilum and opposite apex rounded. Hilum is puckered.
Color: Seeds golden brown, and slightly darker at hilum.
Surface: Seeds bumpy and longitudinally ridged. Seeds are slightly lustrous.
Latitudinal Cross Section: elliptical 
Latitudinal Cross Section: elliptical 
