Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxatile
ID:
71830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 1819: 174 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071159



Common Names

  • Saxatile Phagnalon
  • Phagnalon saxatile
  • Wall Phagnalon


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Synonyms

  • Phagnalon hansenii Qaiser & Lack [unknown]
  • Phagnalon saxatile lepidotum (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
  • Conyza saxatilis L. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalon saxatile Lowe [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium saxatile L. [unknown]
  • Phagnalon saxatile perez-mendezi Pau [unknown]
  • Phagnalon saxatile denudatum (Welw.) Mariz [unknown]
  • Phagnalon saxatile saxatile [unknown]
  • Phagnalon saxatile intermedium (Lag.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Phagnalon saxatile (also called Rock-rose, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It has small, gray-green leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phagnalon saxatile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phagnalon saxatile sub. saxatile
Phagnalon saxatile sub. intermedium (Lag.) Rivas Mart.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Phagnalon saxatile has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phagnalon saxatile is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Phagnalon saxatile

Phagnalon saxatile is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Phagnalon saxatile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phagnalon saxatile?

Phagnalon saxatile

What is the common name of Phagnalon saxatile?

Rock-rose

What is the natural habitat of Phagnalon saxatile?

It is found in dry, rocky soils in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Phagnalon genus

Phagnalon acuminatum, Phagnalon telonense, Phagnalon bicolor, Phagnalon viridifolium, Phagnalon garamantum, Phagnalon darvazicum, Phagnalon stenolepis, Phagnalon kotschyi, Phagnalon purpurascens, Phagnalon niveum, Phagnalon harazianum, Phagnalon persicum, Phagnalon lavranosii, Phagnalon viridifolium, Phagnalon rechingeri, Phagnalon murbeckii, Phagnalon pycnophyllon, Phagnalon pygmaeum, Phagnalon abyssinicum, Phagnalon calycinum, Phagnalon saxatile, Phagnalon linifolium, Phagnalon woodii, Phagnalon abyssinicum, Phagnalon quartinianum, Phagnalon sinaicum, Phagnalon umbelliforme, Phagnalon barbeyanum, Phagnalon pomelii, Phagnalon nitidum, Phagnalon yerrimense, Phagnalon burnatii, Phagnalon melanoleucum, Phagnalon sordidum, Phagnalon retecta, Phagnalon phagnaloides, Phagnalon rupestre, Phagnalon schweinfurthii, Phagnalon graecum,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-27942: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.