Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willk.) Blanca & Cueto
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 41(2): 346 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059572
Common Names
- Granatensis Crepis
- Granatensis Hawkweed
- Granatensis Hawk's-beard
Description
Crepis granatensis (also called Granada Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, unbranched stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are pinnate and up to 10 cm long. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis granatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis granatensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single basal leaf and a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis granatensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a light, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Crepis granatensis
Crepis granatensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the south of France and Italy.
Crepis granatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis granatensis?
Crepis granatensis
What is the common name of Crepis granatensis?
Granada Hawk's-beard
What type of plant is Crepis granatensis?
Perennial Herb
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,