Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crocea
ID:
19049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Babc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. xix. 400 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018378

Common Names

  • Crocea Crepis
  • Crepis crocea
  • Crocea Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Crepis pallasii pumila Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Hieracium crocea Lam. [unknown]
  • Crepis pallasii pallasii [unknown]
  • Crepis gmelinii grandiflora Tausch [unknown]
  • Crepis aurea crocea Froel. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Crepis gmelinii grandifolia Tausch [unknown]

Description

Crepis crocea (also called Orange Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis crocea is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepis crocea sub. crocea
Crepis crocea sub. dahurica Lomon.
Crepis crocea var. czuensis (Serg.) Tzvelev

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis crocea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis crocea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (64-70°F). Division should be done in early spring or late autumn. The divided plants should be replanted in a light soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Crepis crocea

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

Crepis crocea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis crocea?

Crepis crocea

What is the common name of Crepis crocea?

Yellow Hawk's-beard

What is the habitat of Crepis crocea?

Crepis crocea is found in dry, rocky slopes in the western United States

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-117768: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
E. B. Babcock (1877-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babc.' in the authors string.