Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexifolia
ID:
22318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willk.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hispan. ii. 272

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021647

Common Names

  • Crepis amplexifolia
  • Clasping Hawk's-beard
  • Clasping Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Barkhausia amplexifolia Godr. [unknown]

Description

Crepis amplexifolia (also called clasping hawksbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe and western Asia. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis amplexifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis amplexifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis amplexifolia is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Crepis amplexifolia

Crepis amplexifolia can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.

Crepis amplexifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis amplexifolia?

Crepis amplexifolia

What is the natural habitat of Crepis amplexifolia?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Crepis amplexifolia?

The flowers are yellow.

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