Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterotricha
ID:
18866

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 168 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018195

Common Names

  • Heterotrich Crepis
  • Crepis heterotricha
  • Heterotrich Crepis

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Description

Crepis heterotricha (also called 'Hairy Hawk's-beard', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a hairy stem and grows up to 50 cm tall. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis heterotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepis heterotricha sub. heterotricha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis heterotricha flowers are yellow and have a single head. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis heterotricha is an annual herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seeds. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Crepis heterotricha

Crepis heterotricha can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Crepis heterotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis heterotricha?

Crepis heterotricha

What is the natural habitat of Crepis heterotricha?

Crepis heterotricha is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What are the common names of Crepis heterotricha?

Common names for Crepis heterotricha include Mediterranean hawk's-beard, Mediterranean hawksbeard, and Mediterranean hawkweed.

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,