Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
napifera
ID:
82370

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Babc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. xxii. 629 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081699

Common Names

  • Crepis
  • Hawk's-beard
  • Napifera

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Description

Crepis napifera (also called Napifer's Crepis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, open woods and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis napifera is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Crepis napifera flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis napifera can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy perennial that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types.

Where to Find Crepis napifera

Crepis napifera is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Crepis napifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis napifera?

Crepis napifera

What is the common name of Crepis napifera?

Nape Crepis

What is the habitat of Crepis napifera?

Dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States

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-38241: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
E. B. Babcock (1877-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babc.' in the authors string.