Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fraasii
ID:
52135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Flora 25(1): 173 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051464

Common Names

  • Crepis fraasii
  • Fraas' Hawk's-beard
  • Fraas' Crepis

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Synonyms

  • Crepis sieberi sieberi [unknown]
  • Crepis montana montana [unknown]
  • Crepis sieberi mungieri (Boiss. & Heldr.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Crepis fraasii fraasii [unknown]

Description

Crepis fraasii (also called Crepis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin, erect stem and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis fraasii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepis fraasii sub. mungieri (Boiss. & Heldr.) P.D.Sell
Crepis fraasii sub. fraasii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis fraasii has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis fraasii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or early summer. Division is best done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Crepis fraasii

Crepis fraasii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, woodlands, and deserts.

Crepis fraasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis fraasii?

Crepis fraasii

What is the common name of Crepis fraasii?

Fraas' Hawk's-beard

What is the family of Crepis fraasii?

Asteraceae

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