Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 109: 174 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038275
Common Names
- Kurdish Hawk's-beard
- Kurdish Crepis
- Kurdish Hawkweed
Description
Crepis kurdica (also called 'Kurdish Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Anatolia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis kurdica is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis kurdica is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis kurdica is a perennial plant native to Asia. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It is best to divide the plants every two to three years to keep them healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Crepis kurdica
Crepis kurdica can be found in the mountains of Turkey and Iran.
Crepis kurdica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis kurdica?
Crepis kurdica
What is the family of Crepis kurdica?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Crepis kurdica?
Grassy 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,