Status:
valid
Authors:
Balb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2(2): 376 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125298
Common Names
- Niece Hawk's-beard
- Niece Crepis
- Crepis nicaeensis
Description
Crepis nicaeensis (also called Nicaise's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis nicaeensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis nicaeensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis nicaeensis is an herbaceous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and lightly covered with soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Crepis nicaeensis
Crepis nicaeensis is native to Europe and can be found in mountain meadows and grasslands.
Crepis nicaeensis FAQ
What type of plant is Crepis nicaeensis?
Crepis nicaeensis is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family.
What is the natural habitat of Crepis nicaeensis?
Crepis nicaeensis is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
What is the scientific name of Crepis nicaeensis?
The scientific name of Crepis nicaeensis is Crepis nicaeensis.
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,