Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pontana
ID:
26251

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalla Torre

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Anleit. Beob. Alpenpfl. 145 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025580

Common Names

  • Crepis Pontana
  • Pontana Crepis
  • Pontana Hawk's-beard

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Synonyms

  • Crepis bocconei P.D.Sell [unknown]
  • Crepis montana Tausch [unknown]
  • Crepis montana Rchb. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris pontana L. [unknown]
  • Hieracioides pontanum (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hieracium montanum montanum [unknown]
  • Soyeria montana (Jacq.) Monnier [unknown]
  • Crepis montana hypochoeridiformis (Murr) Murr [unknown]
  • Andryala pontana Vill. [unknown]
  • Omalocline montana Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Hieracium montanum Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Crepis pontana (also called Pontane Crepis, among many other common names) is an annual native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows up to 1-2 feet tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grassland, scrubland, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis pontana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis pontana is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis pontana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Crepis pontana

Crepis pontana can be found in the Mediterranean region, in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Crepis pontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis pontana?

Crepis pontana

What is the common name of Crepis pontana?

Pontic Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Crepis pontana?

Dry, open areas, such as chaparral, grasslands, 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,

References