Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 15: 106 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015858
Common Names
- Crepis himalaica
- Crepis
- Himalaica
Description
Crepis himalaica (also called Himalayan Crepis, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have a white midrib, and the flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis himalaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis himalaica is a small, yellow daisy-like flower, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis himalaica is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle, and the plants should be watered regularly until they are established.
Where to Find Crepis himalaica
Crepis himalaica can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.
Crepis himalaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis himalaica?
Crepis himalaica
What is the common name of Crepis himalaica?
Himalayan Hawkweed
What is the habitat of Crepis himalaica?
Himalayan Hawkweed is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
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,