Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
khorassanica
ID:
67486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 835 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066815

Common Names

  • Khorassanica Crepis
  • Crepis Khorassanica
  • Khorassanica Crepis

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Description

Crepis khorassanica (also called Khorassan Crepis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a single trunk with a rounded crown and grows to a height of 2-4 m. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is found in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands in the Andean region of South America.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis khorassanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crepis khorassanica are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis khorassanica can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Crepis khorassanica

Crepis khorassanica can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, including Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine.

Crepis khorassanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis khorassanica?

Crepis khorassanica

What is the common name of Crepis khorassanica?

Khorassan Hawk's-beard

What is the natural habitat of Crepis khorassanica?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes

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-23693: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.