Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) J.Lloyd
Source:
gcc
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
J. Lloyd, Fl. Loire-Inf.. 1844 155 1844
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046819
Common Names
- Crepis suffreniana
- Suffren's Hawk's-beard
- Suffren's Crepis
Description
Crepis suffreniana (also called French Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis suffreniana is a perennial plant used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis suffreniana has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis suffreniana is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.
Where to Find Crepis suffreniana
Crepis suffreniana can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas in Europe and North Africa.
Crepis suffreniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis suffreniana?
Crepis suffreniana
What type of plant is Crepis suffreniana?
Crepis suffreniana is a perennial plant.
Where is Crepis suffreniana native to?
Crepis suffreniana is native to North Africa and the Middle East.
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,