Status:
valid
Authors:
Pau
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Not. Bot. Fl. Españ. 6: 75 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010576
Common Names
- Crepis monrealensis
- Monrealensis Hawk's-beard
- Monrealensis Crepis
Description
Crepis monrealensis (also called Monreal Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa, and it is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis monrealensis is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping purposes. It is also used in traditional herbal medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis monrealensis is yellow, with a single central disc. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis monrealensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. When propagating by division, it should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps into smaller sections, each with a few leaves and roots attached.
Where to Find Crepis monrealensis
Crepis monrealensis can be found in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
Crepis monrealensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis monrealensis?
Crepis monrealensis
What is the common name of Crepis monrealensis?
Montreal hawk's-beard
What is the natural habitat of Crepis monrealensis?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,