Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auriculifolia
ID:
91114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieber

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 634 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090443

Common Names

  • Crepis
  • Ear-leaved Hawksbeard
  • Ear-leaved Hawk's-beard

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Description

Crepis auriculifolia (also called Ear-leaved Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to Europe and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis auriculifolia is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its beautiful yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis auriculifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis auriculifolia is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of existing plants or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Crepis auriculifolia

Crepis auriculifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Canary Islands.

Crepis auriculifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis auriculifolia?

Crepis auriculifolia

What is the common name of Crepis auriculifolia?

Ear-leaved hawksbeard

What is the natural habitat of Crepis auriculifolia?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites

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,

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