Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
3970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Viv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
51 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003299

Common Names

  • Crepis Filiformis
  • Slender Hawksbeard
  • Slender Crepis

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Synonyms

  • Crepis senecioides filiformis (Viv.) Alavi [unknown]

Description

Crepis filiformis (also called Threadleaf Hawksbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis filiformis is a plant used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis filiformis is a yellow-orange disc flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis filiformis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Crepis filiformis

Crepis filiformis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a common plant in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Crepis filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis filiformis?

Crepis filiformis

What is the common name of Crepis filiformis?

Slender Hawksbeard

What is the habitat of Crepis filiformis?

Open woods, grassy slopes, and roadsides

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-103186: Based on the initial data import
Domenico Viviani (1772-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viv.' in the authors string.