Status:
valid
Authors:
Vill.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1779
Citation Micro:
Prosp. Hist. Pl. Dauphiné : 37 (1779)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136962
Common Names
- White Hawk's-beard
- White Crepis
- White Hawkweed
Description
Crepis albida (also called 'White Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has a rosette of hairy leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis albida is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to butterflies and bees. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory problems and to reduce inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crepis albida sub. scorzoneroides (Rouy) Babc.
Crepis albida sub. grosii (Pau) Babc.
Crepis albida sub. asturica (Lacaita & Pau) Babc.
Crepis albida sub. macrocephala (Willk.) Babc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis albida flowers are white and have a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two, narrow, linear-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis albida 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 shade. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. Keep the soil moist and provide some shade. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks.
Where to Find Crepis albida
Crepis albida is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, pastures, and meadows.
Crepis albida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis albida?
Crepis albida
What is the family of Crepis albida?
Asteraceae
What is the flowering period of Crepis albida?
July to October
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,