Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Ortiz, X.Soñora & Rodr.Oubiña
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 123(2): 148 (1997) (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061819
Common Names
- Novoana Crepis
- Novoana Hawkweed
- Novoana Hawk's-beard
Description
Crepis novoana (also called Novoan Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas, such as prairies and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis novoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis novoana has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The flowers are composed of many petals and are surrounded by a ring of leaf-like bracts. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis novoana is a perennial plant that prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.
Where to Find Crepis novoana
Crepis novoana can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Crepis novoana FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Crepis novoana?
Crepis novoana prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
How often should I water Crepis novoana?
Crepis novoana should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
What type of fertilizer should I use for Crepis novoana?
A balanced fertilizer should be used for Crepis novoana, applied at least once a year.
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,