Status:
valid
Authors:
Heidarnia & Assadi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iran 77: 38 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339728
Common Names
- Crepis semnanensis
- Semnan Crepis
- Semnanensis Crepis
Description
Crepis semnanensis (also called 'Semnan Crepis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Iran. It is found in rocky areas, shrublands, and grasslands at elevations of 1,000–1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis semnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis semnanensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are hairy and toothed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis semnanensis is an annual or biennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Crepis semnanensis
Crepis semnanensis is native to the deserts of Iran.
Crepis semnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis semnanensis?
Crepis semnanensis
What are the common names of Crepis semnanensis?
Semnan hawksbeard
What is the natural habitat of Crepis semnanensis?
Dry, rocky slopes and steppes
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
N. Heidarnia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heidarnia' in the authors string.