Status:
valid
Authors:
Nicotra
Source:
gcc
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 21: 100 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027830
Common Names
- Crepis Sprengelii
- Sprengel's Hawk's-beard
- Sprengel's Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Crepis gussonei Greuter [unknown]
- Crepis taraxacifolia spathulata (Guss.) Pamp. [unknown]
- Crepis spathulata Guss. [illegitimate]
- Barkhausia spathulata Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Crepis sprengelii (also called Sprengel's Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis sprengelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis sprengelii is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis sprengelii is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Crepis sprengelii
Crepis sprengelii is found in Europe, from the British Isles east to the Urals, and in North Africa.
Crepis sprengelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis sprengelii?
Crepis sprengelii
What is the common name of Crepis sprengelii?
Sprengel's hawk's-beard
What is the habitat of Crepis sprengelii?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,