Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bithynica
ID:
12069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 29 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011398

Common Names

  • Crepis bithynica
  • Bithynian Hawk's-beard
  • Bithynian Crepis

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Synonyms

  • Crepis bithynica bithynica [unknown]

Description

Crepis bithynica (also called Bithynian Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis bithynica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis bithynica is yellow in color and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis bithynica is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to produce a flowering plant.

Where to Find Crepis bithynica

Crepis bithynica is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Crepis bithynica FAQ

What are the common names of Crepis bithynica?

Crepis bithynica is commonly known as the Bithynian Hawkweed.

What is the natural habitat of Crepis bithynica?

Crepis bithynica is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

What are the uses of Crepis bithynica?

Crepis bithynica is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

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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