Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
40223

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoffmgg. & Link) Nym.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syll. Fl. Eur. : 48 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039552



Common Names

  • Calyx Hawksbeard
  • Calyx Crepis
  • Calyx-Leaved Hawksbeard


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Description

Crepis calycina (also called Large-headed hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis calycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis calycina has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and slightly curved. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis calycina is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Crepis calycina

Crepis calycina is native to Europe and western Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed areas.

Crepis calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis calycina?

Crepis calycina

What is the natural habitat of Crepis calycina?

Grasslands

What is the average height of Crepis calycina?

0.2-0.5 meters

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,