Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gmelinii
ID:
88550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tausch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Flora 11(1, Ergänzungsbl.): 78 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087879

Common Names

  • Crepis
  • Hawksbeard
  • Smooth Hawksbeard

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium gmelini L. [unknown]
  • Aracium gmelinii D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Hieracioides gmelinii (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crepis gmelinii gmelinii [unknown]

Description

Crepis gmelinii (also called Gmelin's Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis gmelinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis gmelinii is yellow, and it has a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with small, yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis gmelinii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Crepis gmelinii

Crepis gmelinii can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, including in Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan.

Crepis gmelinii FAQ

What is the growth habit of Crepis gmelinii?

Crepis gmelinii is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall.

What is the natural habitat of Crepis gmelinii?

Crepis gmelinii is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky areas.

What is the flowering period of Crepis gmelinii?

Crepis gmelinii flowers from late spring to early summer.

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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