Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspromontana
ID:
117980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brullo, Scelsi & Spamp.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit. 5: 59 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117309

Common Names

  • Aspromontana
  • Crepis
  • Montane Hawkweed

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Description

Crepis aspromontana (also called Aspromonte Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis aspromontana is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It can also be used as a windbreak or in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis aspromontana is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis aspromontana is a perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or early summer. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

Where to Find Crepis aspromontana

Crepis aspromontana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Italy, Spain, and Turkey.

Crepis aspromontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis aspromontana?

Crepis aspromontana

What is the common name of Crepis aspromontana?

Aspromontana Crepis

What type of plant is Crepis aspromontana?

Crepis aspromontana is a shrub

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-78672: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Fabrizio Scelsi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scelsi' in the authors string.
Giovanni Spampinato (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spamp.' in the authors string.