Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
135493

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pomel) Pomel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 261 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134822

Common Names

  • Sand Hawk's-beard
  • Sand Crepis
  • Sand Cat's-ear

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Synonyms

  • Crepis suberostris arenaria (Pomel) Babc. [unknown]

Description

Crepis arenaria (also called Sand Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a single stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height and is covered with white hairs. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow in color. It is found in sandy soils, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis arenaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepis arenaria sub. arenaria
Crepis arenaria sub. suberostris (Batt.) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis arenaria has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis arenaria is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a well-drained soil in full sun.

Where to Find Crepis arenaria

Crepis arenaria is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Crepis arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis arenaria?

Crepis arenaria

What is the common name of Crepis arenaria?

Sand Hawk's-beard

What is the family of Crepis arenaria?

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-95592: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.