Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smyrnaea
ID:
12568

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 170 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011897

Common Names

  • Cretan Crepis
  • Cretan Hawk's-beard
  • Cretan Hawkweed

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Description

Crepis smyrnaea (also called Smyrna Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis smyrnaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis smyrnaea is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are green and have a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis smyrnaea is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Crepis smyrnaea

Crepis smyrnaea can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Crepis smyrnaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis smyrnaea?

Crepis smyrnaea

What is the natural habitat of Crepis smyrnaea?

Crepis smyrnaea is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and rocky hillsides.

What are the medicinal properties of Crepis smyrnaea?

Crepis smyrnaea has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

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,