Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
137718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Babc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. xxiii. 389 (1951).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137047

Common Names

  • Foliate Hawk's-beard
  • Foliate Crepis
  • Leafy Hawk's-beard

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Synonyms

  • Crepis tectorum pumila (Lilj.) Sterner [unknown]
  • Crepis tectorum pumila Lilj. [unknown]

Description

Crepis foliosa (also called Crepis, Crepis foliosa, and Crepis foliosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala, and grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis foliosa is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has two cotyledons, which are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis foliosa is an annual herb that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Crepis foliosa

Crepis foliosa is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Crepis foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis foliosa?

Crepis foliosa

What is the common name of Crepis foliosa?

Leafy Hawk's-beard

What is the habitat of Crepis foliosa?

Dry, sandy soils and gypsum outcrops

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-97743: Based on the initial data import
E. B. Babcock (1877-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babc.' in the authors string.