Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rueppellii
ID:
87859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Flora 22(1): 20 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087188

Common Names

  • Rueppell's Hawk's-beard
  • Rueppell's Hawkbeard
  • Rueppell's Hawk'sbeard

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Synonyms

  • Crepis ugandensis Babc. [unknown]
  • Brachyderea abyssinica (Sch.Bip.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crepis forskaolii Babc. [unknown]
  • Barkhausia adenothrix Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Berinia abyssinica Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Crepis rueppellii centrali-africana R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Hieracioides rueppellii (Sch.Bip.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Brachyderea rueppellii (Sch.Bip.) Schweinf. [deprecated]
  • Crepis rueppellii rueppellii [unknown]
  • Crepis adenothrix Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Brachyderea abyssinica (Sch.Bip.) Schweinf. & Asch. [unknown]
  • Brachyderea rueppellii (Sch.Bip.) Schweinf. & Asch. [unknown]
  • Crepis rueppellii rueppellii [unknown]
  • Crepis adenothrix Sch.Bip. ex Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Brachyderea rueppellii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Crepis rueppellii ugandensis (Babc.) Babc. [unknown]
  • Crepis abyssinica Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Crepis rueppellii somalensis R.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Crepis rueppellii (also called Rueppell's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Europe. It has a rosette of leaves at the base, and a stem with a single yellow flower head. It grows in rocky meadows and grasslands, and is often found in alpine and subalpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis rueppellii is a low-growing perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil conditions. It is also a great choice for erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis rueppellii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis rueppellii is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in the spring or summer and rooted in a dry, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crepis rueppellii

Crepis rueppellii is native to the Middle East, including Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

Crepis rueppellii FAQ

What is the ideal soil for Crepis rueppellii?

Crepis rueppellii prefers a well-draining soil with a neutral pH.

What is the best way to propagate Crepis rueppellii?

Crepis rueppellii can be propagated by seed or by cuttings.

How much water does Crepis rueppellii need?

Crepis rueppellii requires regular watering, but should not be over-watered.

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,

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