Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
88533

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Tausch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Flora 11(1): 79 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087862

Common Names

  • Alpine Hawk's-beard
  • Crepis Hawk's-beard
  • Hawk's-beard

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium alpestre Jacq. [unknown]
  • Barkhausia mucronata Bertol. [unknown]
  • Crepis mucronata Ces., Pass. & Gibelli [unknown]
  • Hieracium stenophyllum Vuk. [unknown]
  • Brachyderea alpestris (Jacq.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Soyeria alpestris Mutel [unknown]
  • Crepis alpestris Rchb. [unknown]
  • Berinia alpestris Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Crepis mucronata Nyman [unknown]
  • Brachyderea alpestris Sch.Bip. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Hapalostephium alpestre Sweet [unknown]
  • Crepis albida All. [unknown]

Description

Crepis alpestris (also called Alpine Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis alpestris is yellow, and it has a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are thin and long with small, yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis alpestris is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or division of established clumps.

Where to Find Crepis alpestris

Crepis alpestris is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It is commonly found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Crepis alpestris FAQ

What is the growth habit of Crepis alpestris?

Crepis alpestris is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall.

What is the natural habitat of Crepis alpestris?

Crepis alpestris is native to Europe and is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

What is the flowering period of Crepis alpestris?

Crepis alpestris flowers from late spring to early summer.

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-4421: Based on the initial data import
Ignaz Friedrich Tausch (1793-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tausch' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.