Status:
valid
Authors:
Krasch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 181 (1933) (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014586
Common Names
- Crepis Turcomanica
- Turkmenian Hawk's-beard
- Turkmenian Hawkweed
Description
Crepis turcomanica (also called Turkestan Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in dry, open habitats. It is an annual herb, growing to a height of 0.2–0.5 m (0 ft 8 in–1 ft 8 in). The leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate. The flower heads are 0.5–1 cm (0.20–0.39 in) in diameter, and are surrounded by spiny bracts.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis turcomanica is a hardy perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types. It is also attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis turcomanica has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis turcomanica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. For division, divide the clumps in late spring or early summer and replant them in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Crepis turcomanica
Crepis turcomanica is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Crepis turcomanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis turcomanica?
Crepis turcomanica
What is the common name of Crepis turcomanica?
Turkmenian hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Crepis turcomanica?
Crepis turcomanica is native to Central Asia, and is typically found in dry, rocky soils.
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,