Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
straussii
ID:
21331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm. & Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 32(2): 416, descr. (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020660

Common Names

  • Crepis straussii
  • Straussii Crepis
  • Crepis

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Description

Crepis straussii (also called Strauss' Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins and can grow up to 1 meter tall. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis straussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis straussii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis straussii is a perennial plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Crepis straussii

Crepis straussii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Crepis straussii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis straussii?

Crepis straussii

What is the common name of Crepis straussii?

Strauss' Hawk's-beard

What type of plant is Crepis straussii?

Crepis straussii is a biennial or perennial herb

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,