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Purple Alpine Saxifrage

Saxifraga oppositifolia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (thực vật)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Saxifragales (Bộ Tai hùm)
Family
Saxifragaceae
Genus
Saxifraga
Species
Saxifraga oppositifolia (Purple Alpine Saxifrage)

Names in Other Languages

French saxifrage à feuilles opposées
German Gegenblättriger Steinbrech

Similar Species in Saxifraga

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ascending saxifrage
Saxifraga adscendens
Least Concern
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geum saxifrage
Saxifraga geum
Not Evaluated
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Highland Saxifrage
Saxifraga rivularis
Least Concern
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Irish Saxifrage
Saxifraga rosacea
Not Evaluated
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Lesser Londonpride
Saxifraga cuneifolia
Not Evaluated
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Marsh Saxifrage
Saxifraga hirculus
Endangered
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matted saxifrage
Saxifraga bronchialis
Not Evaluated
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Arctic Saxifrage
Saxifraga hyperborea
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Alpine Saxifrage?
The scientific name of Purple Alpine Saxifrage is Saxifraga oppositifolia. It belongs to the genus Saxifraga.
What is the conservation status of Purple Alpine Saxifrage?
Purple Alpine Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Purple Alpine Saxifrage live?
Purple Alpine Saxifrage is found in Distributed across Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Purple Alpine Saxifrage belong to?
Purple Alpine Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) belongs to the genus Saxifraga, which is part of the taxonomic family Saxifragaceae.
Is Purple Alpine Saxifrage endangered?
No, Purple Alpine Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Purple Alpine Saxifrage belong to?
Purple Alpine Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of Purple Alpine Saxifrage?
The closest relatives of Purple Alpine Saxifrage in the genus Saxifraga include Arctic Saxifrage, ascending saxifrage, geum saxifrage, Highland Saxifrage, Irish Saxifrage.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Saxifraga — 20 Species

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Arctic Saxifrage
Saxifraga hyperborea
NE 🐾
ascending saxifrage
Saxifraga adscendens
LC 🐾
geum saxifrage
Saxifraga geum
NE 🐾
Highland Saxifrage
Saxifraga rivularis
LC 🐾
Irish Saxifrage
Saxifraga rosacea
NE 🐾
Lesser Londonpride
Saxifraga cuneifolia
NE 🐾
Marsh Saxifrage
Saxifraga hirculus
EN 🐾
matted saxifrage
Saxifraga bronchialis
NE 🐾
meadow saxifrage
Saxifraga granulata
LC 🐾
Mossy Saxifrage
Saxifraga hypnoides
NE 🐾
prickly saxifrage
Saxifraga tricuspidata
NE
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Purple Alpine Saxifrage
Saxifraga oppositifolia
LC
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Pyrenean Saxifrage
Saxifraga umbrosa
NE 🐾
Round-leaved Saxifrage
Saxifraga rotundifolia
NE 🐾
rue-leaved saxifrage
Saxifraga tridactylites
LC 🐾
Kidney Saxifrage
Saxifraga hirsuta
NE 🐾
Artvinian Rockfoil
Saxifraga artvinensis
CR 🐾
thyme-leaved saxifrage
Saxifraga serpyllifolia
NE 🐾
Yellow saxifrage
Saxifraga sibthorpii
NE 🐾
Tufted Saxifrage
Saxifraga cespitosa
LC
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