Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balliana
ID:
16018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Babc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. xxii. 820 (1947).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015347

Common Names

  • Ball's Crepis
  • Ball's Hawkweed
  • Ball's Hawk's-Beard

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Description

Crepis balliana (also called Ball's Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis balliana is a plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis balliana is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis balliana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Crepis balliana

Crepis balliana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Crepis balliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis balliana?

Crepis balliana

What is the common name of Crepis balliana?

Ball's Hawk's-beard

Where is Crepis balliana native?

Europe

What is the growth habit of Crepis balliana?

Perennial herb

What is the flower color of Crepis balliana?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-114854: Based on the initial data import
E. B. Babcock (1877-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babc.' in the authors string.