Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
froelichiana
ID:
7651

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC. ex Froel.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
165 1838

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006980

Common Names

  • Crepis froelichiana
  • Froelichiana Crepis
  • Crepis

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Synonyms

  • Crepis parviflora (Rchb.) Kreutzer [unknown]

Description

Crepis froelichiana (also called Froelich's Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis froelichiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and reducing inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepis froelichiana sub. dinarica (Beck) Gutermann

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis froelichiana is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis froelichiana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Crepis froelichiana

Crepis froelichiana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grassy areas.

Crepis froelichiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis froelichiana?

Crepis froelichiana

What is the common name of Crepis froelichiana?

Froelich's hawksbeard

What is the natural habitat of Crepis froelichiana?

Grassy meadows and pastures

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Josef Aloys Frölich (1766-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Froel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199870-1: Based on the initial data import