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Highland Saxifrage

Saxifraga rivularis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Saxifragales (Steinbrechartige)
Family
Saxifragaceae
Genus
Saxifraga
Species
Saxifraga rivularis (Highland Saxifrage)

Names in Other Languages

French saxifrage des ruisseaux

Similar Species in Saxifraga

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Astmoos-Steinbrech
Saxifraga hypnoides
Not Evaluated
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Ausläufer-Steinbrech
Saxifraga stolonifera
Not Evaluated
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Bach-Steinbrech
Saxifraga aizoides
Least Concern
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Dreifingriger Steinbrech
Saxifraga tridactylites
Least Concern
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Gegenblättriger Steinbrech
Saxifraga oppositifolia
Least Concern
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Goldblumiger Steinbrech
Saxifraga hirculus
Endangered
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Keilblättriger Steinbrech
Saxifraga cuneifolia
Not Evaluated
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Knöllchen-Steinbrech
Saxifraga granulata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Highland Saxifrage?
The scientific name of Highland Saxifrage is Saxifraga rivularis. It belongs to the genus Saxifraga.
What is the conservation status of Highland Saxifrage?
Highland Saxifrage (Saxifraga rivularis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Highland Saxifrage live?
Highland Saxifrage is found in Distributed across Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Highland Saxifrage belong to?
Highland Saxifrage (Saxifraga rivularis) belongs to the genus Saxifraga, which is part of the taxonomic family Saxifragaceae.
Is Highland Saxifrage endangered?
No, Highland Saxifrage (Saxifraga rivularis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Highland Saxifrage belong to?
Highland Saxifrage (Saxifraga rivularis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Highland Saxifrage?
The closest relatives of Highland Saxifrage in the genus Saxifraga include Astmoos-Steinbrech, Ausläufer-Steinbrech, Bach-Steinbrech, Dreifingriger Steinbrech, Gegenblättriger Steinbrech.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Saxifraga — 20 Species

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Astmoos-Steinbrech
Saxifraga hypnoides
NE 🐾
Ausläufer-Steinbrech
Saxifraga stolonifera
NE 🐾
Bach-Steinbrech
Saxifraga aizoides
LC 🐾
Dreifingriger Steinbrech
Saxifraga tridactylites
LC 🐾
Gegenblättriger Steinbrech
Saxifraga oppositifolia
LC 🐾
Goldblumiger Steinbrech
Saxifraga hirculus
EN 🐾
Keilblättriger Steinbrech
Saxifraga cuneifolia
NE 🐾
Knöllchen-Steinbrech
Saxifraga granulata
LC 🐾
Matten-Steinbrech
Saxifraga bronchialis
NE 🐾
Porzellanblümchen
Saxifraga geum
NE 🐾
Rasen-Steinbrech
Saxifraga rosacea
NE 🐾
Rauhaar-Steinbrech
Saxifraga hirsuta
NE 🐾
Rundblättriger Steinbrech
Saxifraga rotundifolia
NE 🐾
Schatten-Steinbrech
Saxifraga umbrosa
NE 🐾
Trauben-Steinbrech
Saxifraga paniculata
EN 🐾
Zymbelkraut-Steinbrech
Saxifraga cymbalaria
NE 🐾
ascending saxifrage
Saxifraga adscendens
LC
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Highland Saxifrage
Saxifraga rivularis
LC
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prickly saxifrage
Saxifraga tricuspidata
NE 🐾
Arctic Saxifrage
Saxifraga hyperborea
NE
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