Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
27759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia vii. (1834) 29.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027088

Common Names

  • Crepis Occidentalis
  • Western Hawk's-Beard
  • Western Hawk'sbeard

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Synonyms

  • Hieraciodes occidentalis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crepis occidentalis occidentalis [unknown]
  • Psilochenia occidentalis conjuncta (Babc. & Stebbins) W.A.Weber [unknown]

Description

Crepis occidentalis (also called Western Hawksbeard, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to western North America and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepis occidentalis sub. costata (A.Gray) Babc. & Stebbins
Crepis occidentalis sub. pumila (Rydb.) Babc. & Stebbins
Crepis occidentalis sub. occidentalis
Crepis occidentalis sub. conjuncta (Jeps.) Babc. & Stebbins

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis occidentalis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis occidentalis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to mature. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Crepis occidentalis

Crepis occidentalis is native to western North America.

Crepis occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis occidentalis?

Crepis occidentalis

What is the common name of Crepis occidentalis?

Western Hawk's-beard

What type of plant is Crepis occidentalis?

Annual herb

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