Status:
valid
Authors:
d'Urv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 358 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003468
Common Names
- Crepis ramosissima
- Many-branched Hawk's-beard
- Many-branched Crepis
Synonyms
- Hieracioides ramosissimum (d’Urv.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Crepis dobrogica Babc. [unknown]
- Crepis astrachanica Steven ex Czerep. [unknown]
Description
Crepis ramosissima (also called hawksbeard, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a branched stem with small yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis ramosissima has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis ramosissima is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep them in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Crepis ramosissima
Crepis ramosissima is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Crepis ramosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis ramosissima?
Crepis ramosissima
What is the common name of Crepis ramosissima?
Branching Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Crepis ramosissima?
Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
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,