Status:
valid
Authors:
Kamari
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Kuttarotax. Mel. Omad. Crepis Neglecta 50. 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132995
Common Names
- Crepis cytherea
- Cytherea Hawk's-beard
- Cytherea Hawksbeard
Description
Crepis cytherea (also called Cytherea Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis cytherea is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis cytherea has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis cytherea is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.
Where to Find Crepis cytherea
Crepis cytherea is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Crepis cytherea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis cytherea?
Crepis cytherea
What is the common name of Crepis cytherea?
Cytherea Hawk's-Beard
What is the growth habit of Crepis cytherea?
It is a biennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of leaves and a tall stem
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,