Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxifragum
ID:
131314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Symb. Hist. Hierac. : 100 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130643

Common Names

  • Hieracium saxifragum
  • Saxifrage Hawkweed
  • Saxifrage-leaved Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium saxifragum saxifragum [unknown]
  • Hieracium saxifragum saxifragum [unknown]

Description

Hieracium saxifragum (also called Saxifrage Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is an evergreen plant and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium saxifragum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium saxifragum sub. tolosanum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium saxifragum sub. chrysoglossum (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Zahn
Hieracium saxifragum sub. luteoglaucescens Zahn
Hieracium saxifragum sub. sempronianum (Favrat) Zahn
Hieracium saxifragum sub. venustum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium saxifragum sub. austrovallesiacum Zahn
Hieracium saxifragum sub. geminiflorum (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Zahn
Hieracium saxifragum sub. vulpii Zahn
Hieracium saxifragum sub. guillonianum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium saxifragum sub. carolipolitanum Dunkel
Hieracium saxifragum var. altenahrense Touton

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hieracium saxifragum are yellow, and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium saxifragum is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Hieracium saxifragum

Hieracium saxifragum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Hieracium saxifragum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium saxifragum?

Hieracium saxifragum

What is the common name of Hieracium saxifragum?

Saxifrage Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium saxifragum?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

Species in the Hieracium genus

Hieracium aragonense, Hieracium convergens, Hieracium claricolor, Hieracium criniculosum, Hieracium amphichnoum, Hieracium shoolbredii, Hieracium trachlosimum, Hieracium phaedrocheilon, Hieracium irasuense, Hieracium moravicum, Hieracium glaucopsis, Hieracium gigantum, Hieracium calliglaucum, Hieracium subfusciviride, Hieracium villattingense, Hieracium supernatum, Hieracium austurgilense, Hieracium cuspididentatum, Hieracium adspersum, Hieracium grandifolium, Hieracium hypochoeroides, Hieracium spathulatum, Hieracium stenolomoides, Hieracium berganum, Hieracium guthnikianum, Hieracium glanduliceps, Hieracium semianglicum, Hieracium amplificatum, Hieracium subacuens, Hieracium lanifolium, Hieracium sanguineum, Hieracium palenicae, Hieracium webbianum, Hieracium lugae-pljussae, Hieracium argospathum, Hieracium breconicola, Hieracium turritifolium, Hieracium sermonikense, Hieracium pedunculare, Hieracium parnassi, Hieracium exaltans, Hieracium ruminosiforme, Hieracium carpetanum, Hieracium subanfractum, Hieracium albiduliforme, Hieracium pallidivirens, Hieracium niveicuspis, Hieracium asteroloma, Hieracium pollinense, Hieracium azerbaijanense,

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