Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythia
ID:
26847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 24: 137 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026176

Common Names

  • Crepis erythia
  • Erythia Crepis
  • Red Crepis

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Description

Crepis erythia (also called Red Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis erythia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis erythia is yellow with a single row of petals, and a center of yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are thin and upright, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis erythia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Divide the plant in spring or early summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Crepis erythia

Crepis erythia is found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the mountains of Spain and Portugal.

Crepis erythia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Crepis erythia?

Crepis erythia is native to Europe and North Africa.

What type of soil does Crepis erythia prefer?

Crepis erythia prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

How much light does Crepis erythia need?

Crepis erythia needs full sun to partial shade.

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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