Status:
valid
Authors:
Pohle
Source:
gcc
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Sada Imp. Yur'evsk. Univ. 3(4): 231 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132618
Common Names
- Black Hawkweed
- Black Crepis
- Black-flowered Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Crepis tectorum nigrescens (Pohle) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
- Crepis tectorum nigrescens (Pohle) P.D.Sell [unknown]
Description
Crepis nigrescens (also called Black Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis nigrescens is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its flowers are known to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis nigrescens is a small yellow flower with a slender stem. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis nigrescens is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Crepis nigrescens
Crepis nigrescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in the countries of France, Italy, and Spain.
Crepis nigrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis nigrescens?
Crepis nigrescens
What is the common name of Crepis nigrescens?
Black Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Crepis nigrescens?
Grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky outcrops
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,