Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
44651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. 2: 115. (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043980



Common Names

  • Hawkbit
  • Field Hawkbit
  • Rough Hawkbit


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Synonyms

  • Crepis nudicaulis auct.non L. [deprecated]
  • Thrincia hirta dubia Bab. [unknown]
  • Thrincia hirta psilocalyx DC. [unknown]
  • Thrincia hirta lasiolaena Bisch. [unknown]
  • Leontodon saxatilis saxatilis [unknown]
  • Leontodon nudicaule nudicaule [unknown]
  • Leontodon nudicaulis nudicaulis [unknown]
  • Thrincia hirta leiolaena Bisch. [unknown]
  • Thrincia hirta arenaria (Duby) DC. [unknown]
  • Thrincia nudicalyx glabra Ten. [unknown]
  • Leontodon nudicaulis nudicaulis [unknown]
  • Thrincia nudicalyx nudicalyx [unknown]
  • Leontodon nudicaule nudicaule [unknown]
  • Thrincia saxatilis saxatilis [unknown]
  • Leontodon rothii major Boiss. [unknown]
  • Thrincia saxatilis taraxacoides (Vill.) Holub & Moravec [unknown]
  • Leontodon nudicaule perenne Emb. & Maire [unknown]
  • Leontodon nudicaule (L.) Banks [unknown]
  • Leontodon nudicalyx (Lag.) Mérat [unknown]
  • Thrincia saxatilis (Lam.) Holub & Moravec [unknown]

Description

Leontodon saxatilis (also called Rock Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leontodon saxatilis sub. mesorrhynchus (Maire) Maire
Leontodon saxatilis sub. saxatilis
Leontodon saxatilis sub. rothii Maire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontodon saxatilis is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long stems with small, feathery leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon saxatilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Leontodon saxatilis

Leontodon saxatilis can be found in dry, rocky or sandy habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands in Europe and North Africa.

Leontodon saxatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon saxatilis?

Leontodon saxatilis

What is the common name of Leontodon saxatilis?

Rock Hawkbit

What is the natural habitat of Leontodon saxatilis?

Leontodon saxatilis is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops in Europe.

Species in the Leontodon genus

Leontodon taraxacoides, Leontodon dentatus, Leontodon longirostris, Leontodon anomalus, Leontodon dubius, Leontodon hirtus, Leontodon tingitanus, Leontodon hispidus, Leontodon djurdjurae, Leontodon hyoseroides, Leontodon incanus, Leontodon bourgaeanus, Leontodon crispus, Leontodon maroccanus, Leontodon atlanticus, Leontodon hellenicus, Leontodon saxatilis, Leontodon kulczynskii, Leontodon intermedius, Leontodon pratensis, Leontodon brancsikii, Leontodon dubius, Leontodon vegetus, Leontodon hugueninii, Leontodon ambiguus, Leontodon pinetorum, Leontodon graecus, Leontodon boryi, Leontodon biscutellifolius, Leontodon rigens, Leontodon farinosus, Leontodon intermedius, Leontodon libanoticus, Leontodon berinii, Leontodon dubius, Leontodon kotschyi, Leontodon siculus, Leontodon tenuiflorus, Leontodon pitardii, Leontodon eriopodus, Leontodon apulus, Leontodon asperrimus, Leontodon filii, Leontodon rosani, Leontodon tuberosus, Leontodon boryi, Leontodon siculus, Leontodon stenocalathius, Leontodon caucasicus, Leontodon oxylepis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References