Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrenk
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. ii. 32.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029481
Common Names
- Mountain Hawk's-beard
- Mountain Hawkbeard
- Oread Hawk's-beard
Synonyms
- Crepis oreadis simplex Schrenk [unknown]
- Crepis oreadis cinerascens Schrenk [unknown]
- Crepis oreadis turkestanica O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
- Crepis oreadis oreadis [unknown]
Description
Crepis oreadis (also called Oread Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis oreadis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis oreadis has yellow flowers with a dark center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis oreadis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. It can be propagated by cuttings in the summer months.
Where to Find Crepis oreadis
Crepis oreadis is found in the mountains of Europe and Asia.
Crepis oreadis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis oreadis?
Crepis oreadis
What is the natural habitat of Crepis oreadis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Crepis oreadis?
Summer
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,