Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palaestina
ID:
37951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 31(2): 236 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037280

Common Names

  • Crepis Palaestina
  • Palaestina Crepis
  • Palestine Hawk's-beard

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Synonyms

  • Cymboseris palaestina Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Crepis palaestina (also called Palestine Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Middle East and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis palaestina is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis palaestina has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis palaestina is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division or stem cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown near the coast.

Where to Find Crepis palaestina

Crepis palaestina can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.

Crepis palaestina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis palaestina?

Crepis palaestina

What is the common name of Crepis palaestina?

Palestine Hawk's-beard

What is the natural habitat of Crepis palaestina?

Grassy meadows, pastures, and open woodlands

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,