Crepis macedonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macedonica
ID:
121329
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitan.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Bot., Sofia 1: 372. 1950
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120658
Common Names
- Macedonian Hawk's-beard
- Crepis Macedonica
- Macedonian Crepis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crepis macedonica (also called Macedonian Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis macedonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis macedonica has yellow-orange flower heads with yellow disc florets. Its seeds are small, black, and oblong with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, serrated leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crepis macedonica is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.
Where to Find Crepis macedonica
Crepis macedonica is native to the Balkans. It can be found in sunny, dry areas with sandy soils.
Crepis macedonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis macedonica?
Crepis macedonica
What type of plant is Crepis macedonica?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Crepis macedonica found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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-81908: Based on the initial data import
Boris Pavlov Kitanov (1912-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitan.' in the authors string.