Status:
valid
Authors:
Froel.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Froel. in Candolle, Prodr. 7. 1838. 168 1838
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029920
Common Names
- Armenian Hawk's-beard
- Armenian Crepis
- Armenian Hawkbeard
Description
Crepis armena (also called 'Armenian Hawkweed' and 'Armenian Crepis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, open areas, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis armena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis armena has small yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, black and have a rough texture. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis armena is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be placed in a warm, bright location with moist soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Crepis armena
Crepis armena is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It can be found in dry meadows and along rocky slopes.
Crepis armena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis armena?
Crepis armena
What type of plant is Crepis armena?
It is an annual herb
Where is Crepis armena found?
It is found in the Caucasus region
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,