Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonchifolia
ID:
47286

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
in Schrenk, Enum. Pl. Nov. 2: 32.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046615

Common Names

  • Crepis sonchifolia
  • Hawk's-beard
  • Sonchus Hawk's-beard

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Synonyms

  • Crepis sonchifolia sonchifolia [unknown]
  • Crepis sonchifolia turkestanica C.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium sonchifolium M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Crepis dens-leonis K.Koch [unknown]
  • Crepis kurdistanica Askerova [unknown]

Description

Crepis sonchifolia (also called Prickly Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has yellow flowers and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis sonchifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis sonchifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis sonchifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crepis sonchifolia

Crepis sonchifolia is native to China and can be found in the steppes of the Far East.

Crepis sonchifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis sonchifolia?

Crepis sonchifolia

What is the common name of Crepis sonchifolia?

Sonchifolia Hawk's-beard

What is the natural habitat of Crepis sonchifolia?

Dry, open grasslands 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-14508: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.