Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
84663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) M.Bieb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 2: 255 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083992

Common Names

  • Purple Hawk's-beard
  • Purple Crepis
  • Crepis Purpurea

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Description

Crepis purpurea (also called Purple Hawk's-beard, Purple Hawkweed, and Purple Crepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows up to 1 m tall and has purple flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments, as well as to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis purpurea has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis purpurea is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Crepis purpurea

Crepis purpurea is native to Europe and can be found in meadows and grasslands.

Crepis purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis purpurea?

Crepis purpurea

What type of plant is Crepis purpurea?

Crepis purpurea is a perennial herb.

Where is Crepis purpurea found?

Crepis purpurea is found in Europe.

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-40454: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.