Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
17219

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 1(2): 432 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016548

Common Names

  • Crepis intermedia
  • Hawk's-beard
  • Smooth Hawksbeard

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Synonyms

  • Hieracioides intermedium (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crepis acuminata intermedia (A.Gray) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Crepis intermedia intermedia [unknown]
  • Psilochenia intermedia (A.Gray) W.A.Weber [unknown]

Description

Crepis intermedia (also called Intermediate Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets and a dark purple center. It grows in moist to dry soils in grassland and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis intermedia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis intermedia is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Sow seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in spring or fall. Thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart. Divide clumps in spring or fall every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. Alternatively, take root cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Crepis intermedia

Crepis intermedia can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including parts of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Crepis intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis intermedia?

Crepis intermedia

What is the common name of Crepis intermedia?

Intermediate hawk's-beard

Where is Crepis intermedia found?

Crepis intermedia is found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-116013: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.