Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
24535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sibth. & Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prod. ii. 136; Fl. Graec. t. 802.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023864

Common Names

  • Hoary Cress
  • Hoary Crepis
  • Hoary Hawkweed

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Description

Crepis incana (also called Hoary Hawksbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 3 feet tall and has lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are yellow and bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis incana is an ornamental plant in gardens, and it is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis incana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis incana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Crepis incana

Crepis incana is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps.

Crepis incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis incana?

Crepis incana

What is the common name of Crepis incana?

Hoary Hawk's-beard

What is the native range of Crepis incana?

Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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,

References

John Sibthorp (1758-1796): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sibth.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199957-1: Based on the initial data import