Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
126348

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 2: 1133 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125677



Common Names

  • Rough Hawkbit
  • Rough Hawk's-beard
  • Rough Hawk's Beard


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Synonyms

  • Barkhausia nudiflora Viv. ex Coss. [unknown]
  • Barkhausia aspera Rchb. [unknown]
  • Nemauchenes aspera Steud. [unknown]
  • Nemauchenes aculeata Cass. [unknown]
  • Nemauchenes ambigua Cass. [unknown]
  • Pterotheca aspera (L.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Endoptera aspera (L.) DC. [unknown]
  • Barkhausia muricata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Crepidium asperum Tausch [unknown]
  • Nemauchenes aspera (L.) Endl. [unknown]
  • Nemauchenes inermis Cass. [unknown]

Description

Crepis aspera (also called Rough Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis aspera is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis aspera is an annual plant that is best propagated by sowing seeds in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Crepis aspera

Crepis aspera is native to Europe and can be found in areas with dry, sunny conditions.

Crepis aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis aspera?

Crepis aspera

What is the common name of Crepis aspera?

Rough Hawk's-beard

What is the natural habitat of Crepis aspera?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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,

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