Crepis pleurocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pleurocarpa
ID:
65868
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 221 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065197
Common Names
- Crepis pleurocarpa
- Pleurocarp Hawk's-beard
- Slender Hawk's-beard
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crepis pleurocarpa (also called Creeping Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 0.2 to 0.5 meters and has a woody stem. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have serrate margins. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis pleurocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as digestive disorders and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis pleurocarpa has yellow flowers with a single yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crepis pleurocarpa is a perennial plant which can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best cultivated in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay soils, but prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
Where to Find Crepis pleurocarpa
Crepis pleurocarpa can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Crepis pleurocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis pleurocarpa?
Crepis pleurocarpa
What type of plant is Crepis pleurocarpa?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Crepis pleurocarpa found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-22124: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.