Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sommier) Merxm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München vii. 275 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114544
Common Names
- Crepis
- Pusilla Hawk's-beard
- Small Hawk's-beard
Synonyms
- Melitella pusilla Sommier [unknown]
- Crepis palhinhae R.Fernandes [unknown]
Description
Crepis pusilla (also called Dwarf Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, open areas. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis pusilla is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis pusilla is a small, yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center and petals in shades of white and pink. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis pusilla is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place them in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Crepis pusilla
Crepis pusilla can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Crepis pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis pusilla?
Crepis pusilla
What is the common name of Crepis pusilla?
Small crepis
What is the natural habitat of Crepis pusilla?
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,