Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amanica
ID:
133712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Babc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. xxii. 668 (1947).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133041



Common Names

  • Crepis amanica
  • Amanica Hawk's-beard
  • Mountain Hawk's-beard


Searching for Crepis amanica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Crepis amanica (also called Aman's Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis amanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis amanica has yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a short, thin stem.

Searching for Crepis amanica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis amanica is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Crepis amanica

Crepis amanica is native to the Mediterranean region.

Crepis amanica FAQ

What are the common names of Crepis amanica?

Amanica Hawk's-beard

What type of plant is Crepis amanica?

Annual herb

Where is Crepis amanica native to?

Central and South America

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-93866: Based on the initial data import
E. B. Babcock (1877-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babc.' in the authors string.