Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyrata
ID:
37224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Froel.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 170 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036553

Common Names

  • Crepis
  • Lyrata
  • Lyrata Crepis

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium lyratum L. [unknown]
  • Aracium lyratum Herder [unknown]
  • Soyeria lyrata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Hapalostephium lyratum G.Don ex Loudon [unknown]

Description

Crepis lyrata (also called Lyre-leaved Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It is native to Europe, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and forests. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis lyrata is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance plant that is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis lyrata has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis lyrata is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by seed, as it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year for the seeds to sprout. It is also susceptible to frost damage.

Where to Find Crepis lyrata

Crepis lyrata is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grassy meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Crepis lyrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis lyrata?

Crepis lyrata

What type of plant is Crepis lyrata?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

What is the natural habitat of Crepis lyrata?

It is native to Europe and Asia

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Josef Aloys Frölich (1766-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Froel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200037-1: Based on the initial data import