Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 22: 356 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021007
Common Names
- Crepis tenerrima
- Tenerrima Crepis
- Tenerrima
Synonyms
- Brachyderea tenerrima (Sch.Bip.) Schweinf. [unknown]
- Barkhausia tenerrima Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
- Brachyderea tenerrima Schweinf. & Asch. [unknown]
- Barkhausia tenerrima Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
Description
Crepis tenerrima (also called Soft Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It typically grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis tenerrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis tenerrima is a white or pale pink, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis tenerrima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Crepis tenerrima
Crepis tenerrima can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, and Italy.
Crepis tenerrima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis tenerrima?
Crepis tenerrima
What is the common name of Crepis tenerrima?
Slender Hawk's-beard
Where is Crepis tenerrima found?
Crepis tenerrima is found in Europe and North Africa.
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,