Status:
valid
Authors:
Czerep.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxix. 645 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005555
Common Names
- Crepis willdenowii
- Willdenowii Crepis
- Willdenowii Hawk's-beard
Synonyms
- Crepis pinnatifida Froel. [unknown]
- Hieracium pinnatifidum Willd. [unknown]
Description
Crepis willdenowii (also called Willdenow's Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in open, sunny areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis willdenowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crepis willdenowii sub. alikperi (Tamamsch.) Menitsky
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis willdenowii has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis willdenowii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Crepis willdenowii
Crepis willdenowii can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and temperate regions of Europe.
Crepis willdenowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis willdenowii?
Crepis willdenowii
What is the common name of Crepis willdenowii?
Willdenow's Hawk's Beard
What is the natural habitat of Crepis willdenowii?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,