Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
18885

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Kleine Beitr. Fl. Russl. 15 (-16). 1850 ; preprint of Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math., Seconde Pt. Sci. Nat. 9(2, Bot.): 15 (-16). 1855; this is vol. 7 of the Sci. Nat. series.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018214

Common Names

  • Caucasian Hawkweed
  • Caucasian Crepis
  • Caucasian Hawk's-beard

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium georgicum Fr. [unknown]
  • Crepis paludosa caucasica (C.A.Mey.) Sommier & Levier [unknown]
  • Crepis rumicifolia glandulosa Albov [unknown]
  • Hieracioides rumicifolium (Boiss. & Balansa) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crepis rumicifolia rumicifolia [unknown]
  • Crepis glabra Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Crepis caucasica (also called 'Caucasian Hawk's-beard', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a hairy stem and grows up to 50 cm tall. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis caucasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis caucasica flowers are yellow and have a single head. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis caucasica is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or fall. It is best to start the seeds indoors and then transplant them outdoors when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Crepis caucasica

Crepis caucasica can be found in the Caucasus region, including parts of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Crepis caucasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis caucasica?

Crepis caucasica

What is the natural habitat of Crepis caucasica?

Crepis caucasica is found in dry, rocky areas in the Caucasus region.

What are the common names of Crepis caucasica?

Common names for Crepis caucasica include Caucasian hawk's-beard, Caucasian hawksbeard, and Caucasian hawkweed.

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