Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tingitana
ID:
24478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
gcc

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 537 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023807

Common Names

  • Tingitana Crepis
  • Tingitana Hawkweed
  • Tingitana Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium tingitanum Salzm. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Hieracium tingitanum Salzm. [unknown]
  • Crepis tingitana tingitana [unknown]
  • Geracium tingitanum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Crepis tingitana ramosissima Maire [unknown]
  • Crepis spathulata boetica (Lange) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Crepis tingitana (also called Tingitanian hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis tingitana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis tingitana is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis tingitana is an annual, herbaceous plant that grows in dry, sunny locations. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and lightly fertilized. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and watered regularly. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require minimal care.

Where to Find Crepis tingitana

Crepis tingitana is native to Morocco and can be found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Crepis tingitana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis tingitana?

Crepis tingitana

What is the common name of Crepis tingitana?

Tingitan Hawk's-Beard

What is the natural habitat of Crepis tingitana?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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-122999: Based on the initial data import
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.