Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
447588

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Chaz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Dict. Jard. 2: 39 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446920



Common Names

  • Saxatile Toadflax
  • Saxatile Snapdragon
  • Saxatile Linaria


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Description

Linaria saxatilis (also called Rock Toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the genus Linaria in the family Plantaginaceae. It has a simple stem, with a height of up to 40 cm, and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria saxatilis is yellow and tubular, with five petals and a long spur. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria saxatilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Linaria saxatilis

Linaria saxatilis is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Linaria saxatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria saxatilis?

Linaria saxatilis

What are the common names of Linaria saxatilis?

Rock Toadflax, Rock Snapdragon

What is the habitat of Linaria saxatilis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as cliffs, rocky slopes, and roadsides

Species in the Linaria genus

Linaria joppensis, Linaria jaxartica, Linaria intricata, Linaria badali, Linaria khorasanensis, Linaria kurdica, Linaria kokanica, Linaria incarnata, Linaria alpina, Linaria algarviana, Linaria albifrons, Linaria alaica, Linaria imzica, Linaria ikonnikovii, Linaria incompleta, Linaria iconia, Linaria altaica, Linaria bamianica, Linaria caesia, Linaria buriatica, Linaria clementei, Linaria capraria, Linaria chalepensis, Linaria cavanillesii, Linaria bessarabica, Linaria bipartita, Linaria biebersteinii, Linaria bipunctata, Linaria bordiana, Linaria brachyphylla, Linaria bubanii, Linaria amoi, Linaria antilibanotica, Linaria angustissima, Linaria amethystea, Linaria arenicola, Linaria atlantica, Linaria arvensis, Linaria armeniaca, Linaria arenaria, Linaria arcusangeli, Linaria aeruginea, Linaria acutiloba, Linaria badachschanica, Linaria confertiflora, Linaria weilleri, Linaria warionis, Linaria zaborskiana, Linaria zaissanica, Linaria vulgaris,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Laurent de Chazelles (1724-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804933-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].