Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 806 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043924
Common Names
- Crepis alpina
- Alpine Hawk's-beard
- Alpine Hawk's-beard
Synonyms
- Aracium alpinum Monnier [unknown]
- Picris alpina Lam. [unknown]
- Rhynchopappus albidus Dulac [unknown]
- Crepis alpina alpina [unknown]
- Anthochytrum alpinum (L.) Rchb. [unknown]
- Anthochytrum alpinum Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Barkhausia pseudoalpina Klokov [unknown]
- Barkhausia elata K.Koch [unknown]
- Barkhausia scariosa Moench [unknown]
- Barkhausia alpina DC. [unknown]
- Billotia alpina Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Crepis alpina (also called Alpine Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Alps, and is found in rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis alpina has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis alpina is a yellow-green disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis alpina is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Crepis alpina
Crepis alpina is native to the Alps and other mountainous regions of Europe.
Crepis alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis alpina?
Crepis alpina
What is the common name of Crepis alpina?
Alpine Hawk's-beard
What is the natural habitat of Crepis alpina?
Crepis alpina is native to Europe and Asia
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,