Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
libyca
ID:
58166

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pamp.) Babc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
E.B. Babcock in Bull. Minist. Agric. Egypt, Techn. Sci. Serv. 197. 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057495

Common Names

  • Crepis Libyca
  • African Hawk's-beard
  • Libyan Hawk's-beard

Searching for Crepis libyca? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Crepis libyca (also called 'Libyan Hawk's-beard', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, rocky, open areas at elevations of 0-1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis libyca is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis libyca is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

Searching for Crepis libyca? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis libyca is a perennial species native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Crepis libyca

Crepis libyca is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, shrublands, and coastal areas.

Crepis libyca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis libyca?

Crepis libyca

What is the common name of Crepis libyca?

Libyan hawksbeard

Where is Crepis libyca native to?

North Africa

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

E. B. Babcock (1877-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babc.' in the authors string.
Renato Pampanini (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pamp.' in the authors string.