Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sancta
ID:
11591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Babc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. xix. 403 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010920

Common Names

  • Holy Hawkweed
  • Holy Crepis
  • Holy Hawkweed

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Description

Crepis sancta (also called 'Holy Hawksbeard', among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply-cut leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis sancta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepis sancta sub. sancta
Crepis sancta sub. falconeri (Hook.f.) Rech.f.
Crepis sancta sub. obovata (Boiss. & Noë) Babc.
Crepis sancta sub. nemausensis (P.Fourn.) Babc.
Crepis sancta sub. azerbaijanica Rech.f.
Crepis sancta sub. iranica Rech.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis sancta has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis sancta is a deciduous perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootball in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Crepis sancta

Crepis sancta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Crepis sancta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis sancta?

Crepis sancta

What is the common name of Crepis sancta?

Holy Hawk's-beard

What is the family of Crepis sancta?

Asteraceae

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-110581: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
E. B. Babcock (1877-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babc.' in the authors string.