Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
7199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 437 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006528

Common Names

  • Crepis acuminata
  • Acuminata Hawk's-Beard
  • Acuminata Hawksbeard

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Synonyms

  • Crepis seselifolia Rydb. [unknown]
  • Psilochenia acuminata pluriflora (Babc. & Stebbins) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Psilochenia acuminata (Nutt.) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Hieracioides acuminatum (Nutt.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Psilochenia acuminata acuminata [unknown]
  • Berinia acuminata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Crepis acuminata acuminata [unknown]
  • Crepis acuminata pluriflora Babc. & Stebbins [unknown]
  • Crepis acuminata acuminata [unknown]
  • Crepis angustata Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Crepis acuminata (also called sharp-fruited hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe and it is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis acuminata is a yellow composite flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis acuminata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Crepis acuminata

Crepis acuminata is native to Europe and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands.

Crepis acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis acuminata?

Crepis acuminata

What is the common name of Crepis acuminata?

Tapertip Hawksbeard

What is the family of Crepis acuminata?

Asteraceae

Species in the Crepis genus

Crepis aitchisonii, Crepis mollis, Crepis tungusica, Crepis kashmirica, Crepis filiformis, Crepis ramosissima, Crepis foetida, Crepis willdenowii, Crepis acuminata, Crepis racemosa, Crepis froelichiana, Crepis turicensis, Crepis paniculata, Crepis atheniensis, Crepis coreana, Crepis trichocephala, Crepis zacintha, Crepis noronhaea, Crepis monrealensis, Crepis leontodontoides, Crepis sancta, Crepis bithynica, Crepis miyabei, Crepis merxmuelleri, Crepis smyrnaea, Crepis monticola, Crepis turcomanica, Crepis insignis, Crepis balliana, Crepis senecioides, Crepis himalaica, Crepis elymaitica, Crepis rigescens, Crepis rhaetica, Crepis intermedia, Crepis chondrilloides, Crepis heterotricha, Crepis caucasica, Crepis crocea, Crepis czerepanovii, Crepis schachtii, Crepis nevii, Crepis turcica, Crepis aurea, Crepis coreana, Crepis straussii, Crepis multiflora, Crepis tenerrima, Crepis divaricata, Crepis amplexifolia,

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-106294: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.