Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 31: 141 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030443
Common Names
- Crepis Gymnopus
- Woodland Hawk's-beard
- Hawk's-beard
Synonyms
- Youngia gymnopus (Koidz.) Hara [unknown]
Description
Crepis gymnopus (also called smooth hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has small, lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis gymnopus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis gymnopus has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 4-5 mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis gymnopus is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Crepis gymnopus
Crepis gymnopus is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Crepis gymnopus FAQ
What type of plant is Crepis gymnopus?
Crepis gymnopus is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where does Crepis gymnopus grow?
Crepis gymnopus grows in the Mediterranean region.
What is the scientific classification of Crepis gymnopus?
Crepis gymnopus is classified as a member of the Asteraceae family.
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,