Difference between revisions of "Micranthes integrifolia"
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| − | + | '''Common name:''' whole-leaf saxifrage or swamp saxifrage | |
| − | ''' | + | [[File:M integrifolia Rod Gilbert.jpg|200px|right|thumb|photo by Rod Gilbert]] |
| + | '''Abbreviation Code (Codon):''' MIIN | ||
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| + | '''''Synonyms:''''' | ||
| + | * ''Saxifraga integrifolia'' | ||
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| + | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | Kingdom Plantae - Plants</br> | ||
| + | Subkingdom Viridaeplantae -green plants<br> | ||
| + | Infrakingdom Strptophyta - land plants</br> | ||
| + | Division Tracgeophyta - tracheophytes, vascular plants</br> | ||
| + | Subdivision Spermatophytina - spermatophytes, seed plants</br> | ||
| + | Infradivision Angiospermae - angiosperms, flowering plants</br> | ||
| + | Class Magnoliopsida</br> | ||
| + | Suborder Saxifraganae</br> | ||
| + | Order Saxifragales, saxifrages</br> | ||
| + | Family Saxifragaceae</br> | ||
| + | Genus Saxifraga L. - saxifrage</br> | ||
| + | Species Saxifraga integrifolia - Whole-leaf saxifrage<ref>http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=24278 Integrated Taxonomic Information System </ref> | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
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| + | A somewhat hairy perennial, the leafless flowering stems usually growing singly from a rhizome, reaching 10-30 cm in height. | ||
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| + | Leaves form a basal rosette with no cauline leaves. The blades are 2-5 cm long, narrowly rhombic to rhombic-ovate, narrowed gradually to short, broad petioles. Prominent marginal hairs line the leaves and are rusty-woolly on the lower surface. | ||
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| + | The inflorescence is a short, compact panicle, subtended by a leafy, rusty-woolly bracts. The calyx is broadly conic, the 5 lobes oblong-lanceolate, 1-2 mm. long and reflexed. Individual flowers have 5 white, obovate petals, 1.5-3 mm. long, at least half as broad as long. Stamens number 10 and are short, awl-shaped.<ref name="Burke">http://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/imagecollection.php?Genus=Saxifraga&Species=integrifolia Burke Museum University of Washington </ref> | ||
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| + | ==Bloom Period== | ||
| + | Late March - July<ref name="Burke">http://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/imagecollection.php?Genus=Saxifraga&Species=integrifolia Burke Museum University of Washington </ref> | ||
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| + | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | West side of the Cascades, British Columbia to Lincoln County, Oregon, and in the Columbia River Gorge<ref name="Burke">http://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/imagecollection.php?Genus=Saxifraga&Species=integrifolia Burke Museum University of Washington </ref> | ||
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| + | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | Prairies, grassy slopes and vernally moist areas, sea level to subalpine<ref name="Burke">http://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/imagecollection.php?Genus=Saxifraga&Species=integrifolia Burke Museum University of Washington </ref> | ||
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| + | ==Uses== | ||
| + | used ornamentally in rock gardens | ||
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| + | ==Propagation== | ||
| + | Can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings.</br> | ||
| + | Seed should be planted in winter and barely covered. Germination takes place in 1 to 3 months at 16-21°C</br> | ||
| + | Division should be done after flowering.</br> | ||
| + | Cuttings in should be taken in late summer.<ref>http://www.kadel.cz/flora/e/kvCard.asp-Id=5519.htm Rock Garden Plant Database</ref> | ||
| + | ===Seed=== | ||
'''Average Measurement:''' 0.8 x 0.4 x 0.3 | '''Average Measurement:''' 0.8 x 0.4 x 0.3 | ||
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'''Latitudinal Cross Section:''' elliptical [[File:MIIN long.png]] | '''Latitudinal Cross Section:''' elliptical [[File:MIIN long.png]] | ||
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| + | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Flower head Ben Legler.jpg|photo by Ben Legler | ||
| + | File:MIIN.jpg |photo by Ben Legler | ||
| + | File:M integrifolia Shaun Hubbard.jpg|photo by Shaun Hubbard | ||
| + | File:Ben Legler flower.jpg|photo by Ben Legler | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | [[File:MIIN.jpg |200px|Ben Legler]] | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | [[category:Forbs]] | ||
| + | [[category:Prairie Plants]] | ||
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| + | ===References & Notes=== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
Revision as of 13:57, 27 May 2012
Common name: whole-leaf saxifrage or swamp saxifrage
Abbreviation Code (Codon): MIIN
Synonyms:
- Saxifraga integrifolia
Contents
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 saxifrage[1]
Description
A somewhat hairy perennial, the leafless flowering stems usually growing singly from a rhizome, reaching 10-30 cm in height.
Leaves form a basal rosette with no cauline leaves. The blades are 2-5 cm long, narrowly rhombic to rhombic-ovate, narrowed gradually to short, broad petioles. Prominent marginal hairs line the leaves and are rusty-woolly on the lower surface.
The inflorescence is a short, compact panicle, subtended by a leafy, rusty-woolly bracts. The calyx is broadly conic, the 5 lobes oblong-lanceolate, 1-2 mm. long and reflexed. Individual flowers have 5 white, obovate petals, 1.5-3 mm. long, at least half as broad as long. Stamens number 10 and are short, awl-shaped.[2]
Bloom Period
Late March - July[2]
Distribution
West side of the Cascades, British Columbia to Lincoln County, Oregon, and in the Columbia River Gorge[2]
Habitat
Prairies, grassy slopes and vernally moist areas, sea level to subalpine[2]
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.[3]
Seed
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 
Photo Gallery
photo by Ben Legler
photo by Ben Legler
photo by Shaun Hubbard
photo by Ben Legler
References
References & Notes
- ↑ http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=24278 Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 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
