Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2: 7: 435 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122448
Common Names
- Demavendi Crepis
- Crepis demavendi
- Demavendi Hawk's Beard
Description
Crepis demavendi (also called the Demavend Crepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 0.2-1 m. It is native to Iran, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis demavendi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden. The leaves of this plant can also be used as a herbal tea for its calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis demavendi is yellow and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis demavendi is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.
Where to Find Crepis demavendi
Crepis demavendi is native to Iran, and can be found in open woodlands and disturbed areas. It is most commonly found in the provinces of East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan, and Zanjan.
Crepis demavendi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis demavendi?
Crepis demavendi
What is the common name of Crepis demavendi?
Demavend Hawk's-beard
What is the natural habitat of Crepis demavendi?
Grasslands of Iran
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,