Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
96741

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Sennikov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 82(5): 115 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096070



Common Names

  • Slender-Leaf Crepidiastrum
  • Slenderleaf Crepidiastrum
  • Slender-Leaved Crepidiastrum


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Synonyms

  • Youngia tenuifolia (Willd.) Babc. & Stebbins [unknown]
  • Chondrilla baicalensis (Ledeb.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Crepis tenuifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Youngia altaica (Babc. & Stebbins) Czerep. [unknown]
  • Geblera tenuifolia (Willd.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Crepis pulcherrima Fisch. ex Link [unknown]
  • Youngia diversifolia tenuiloba Freyn [unknown]
  • Crepidifolium altaicum (Babc. & Stebbins) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Youngia tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]
  • Crepidifolium tenuifolium (Willd.) Sennikov [unknown]
  • Youngia diversifolia lanciloba Freyn [unknown]
  • Crepis tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]
  • Youngia tenuifolia typica Babc. & Stebbins [unknown]
  • Youngia diversifolia diversifolia [unknown]
  • Youngia tenuifolia diversifolia (Ledeb. ex Spreng.) Babc. & Stebbins [unknown]
  • Barkhausia tenuifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Crepis elegans Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Brachyderea tenuifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Crepis altaica (Babc. & Stebbins) Roldugin [unknown]
  • Lagoseris tenuifolia Rchb. [unknown]
  • Youngia tenuifolia altaica Babc. & Stebbins [unknown]
  • Crepis pectinata Steph. ex Herder [unknown]
  • Crepis baicalensis Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Berinia tenuifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Crepidifolium tenuifolium tarbagataicum Tzvelev [unknown]

Description

Crepidiastrum tenuifolium (also called 'Slender-leaved Crepidiastrum', among many other common names) is an erect, branched, annual herb. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem which is usually branched. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidiastrum tenuifolium is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover or in landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepidiastrum tenuifolium is a small yellow flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidiastrum tenuifolium is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Crepidiastrum tenuifolium

Crepidiastrum tenuifolium is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Crepidiastrum tenuifolium FAQ

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Asteraceae

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Aleksandr Sénnikov (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennikov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:998904-1: Based on the initial data import