Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zacintha
ID:
10177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Babc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gall. 2: 527 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009506

Common Names

  • Crepis
  • Zacintha
  • Zacintha

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Synonyms

  • Zacintha verrucaria Desf. [unknown]
  • Rhagadiolus zacintha (L.) Desf. [unknown]

Description

Crepis zacintha (also called Field Hawksbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis zacintha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used in salads and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis zacintha is a yellow-orange disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with lobed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis zacintha is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring and should be kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Crepis zacintha

Crepis zacintha is native to Europe and can be found in the grasslands and meadows of the European countries of France, Germany, and Italy.

Crepis zacintha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis zacintha?

Crepis zacintha

What is the common name of Crepis zacintha?

Zacinth Crepis

Where is Crepis zacintha found?

Crepis zacintha is found in the Mediterranean region.

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-10921: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
E. B. Babcock (1877-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babc.' in the authors string.