Status:
valid
Authors:
Babc.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. xxii. 802 (1947).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071605
Common Names
- Crepis
- Salzmannii
- Salzmann's Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Crepis taraxacifolia tingitana (Salzm.) Batt. [unknown]
Description
Crepis salzmannii (also called Salzmann's Hawk's Beard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has bright yellow flowers, and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis salzmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis salzmannii has yellow flowers that are arranged in a corymb. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are hairy and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis salzmannii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clumps in the spring.
Where to Find Crepis salzmannii
Crepis salzmannii can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Italy and Spain.
Crepis salzmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis salzmannii?
Crepis salzmannii
What is the common name of Crepis salzmannii?
Salzmann's Hawk's-beard
What is the natural habitat of Crepis salzmannii?
Grasslands, scrublands, and 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,