Status:
valid
Authors:
Thell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 66: 255 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084076
Common Names
- Hypochoeridea crepis
- Hypochoeridea hawksbeard
- Hypochoeridea false hawksbeard
Synonyms
- Crepis hypochaeridea rhodesica Babc. [unknown]
- Crepis caudicaulis Babc. [unknown]
- Crepis chirindica S.Moore [unknown]
- Crepis hypochaeridea genuina Babc. [unknown]
- Crepis hypochaeridea hypochaeridea [unknown]
- Crepis hypochaeridea hypochaeridea [unknown]
- Crepis bumbensis bumbensis [unknown]
- Hieracium polyodon Fr. [unknown]
- Crepis hypochaeridea brevicaulis Babc. [unknown]
- Crepis simulans S.Moore [unknown]
- Anisoramphus hypochaerideus DC. [unknown]
- Crepis newii kundensis (Babc.) Babc. [unknown]
- Crepis newii bumbensis (Hiern) Babc. [unknown]
- Crepis bumbensis kundensis Babc. [unknown]
- Crepis hypochaeridea junodiana Thell. [unknown]
- Crepis hypochaeridea woodii Thell. [unknown]
- Crepis hypochaeridea genuina Thell. [unknown]
- Crepis junodiana O.Hoffm. ex Thell. [unknown]
- Crepis polyodon E.Phillips [unknown]
- Crepis congoensis Babc. [unknown]
- Crepis bumbensis Hiern [unknown]
Description
Crepis hypochoeridea (also called Hypochoeris Crepis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem, growing up to 1 m tall. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, up to 15 cm long, with toothed margins. The flower heads are yellow, up to 4 cm in diameter, with numerous ray florets.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis hypochoeridea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Crepis hypochoeridea are small, yellow and daisy-like, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow disc. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis hypochoeridea is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to give each plant enough space to grow. Division should be done in the spring when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Crepis hypochoeridea
Crepis hypochoeridea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Crepis hypochoeridea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis hypochoeridea?
Crepis hypochoeridea
What is the common name of Crepis hypochoeridea?
Hypochoeris-like hawk's-beard
Where is Crepis hypochoeridea found?
Crepis hypochoeridea is found in the Mediterranean region.
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,