Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
newii
ID:
44255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv. & Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 449 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043584



Common Names

  • Mountain Hawksbeard
  • New's Hawksbeard
  • Prairie Hawksbeard


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Synonyms

  • Crepis newii greenwayi Babc. [unknown]
  • Crepis newii typica Babc. [unknown]
  • Crepis newii nyasensis Babc. [unknown]
  • Crepis bumbensis itakensis (Babc.) Babc. [unknown]
  • Crepis newii mbuluensis Babc. [unknown]
  • Crepis newii itakensis (Babc.) Babc. [unknown]
  • Crepis itakensis Babc. [unknown]

Description

Crepis newii (also called New's Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the western United States. It has a single stem with a yellow flower head and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis newii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepis newii sub. newii
Crepis newii sub. oliveriana (Kuntze) C.Jeffrey & Beentje

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis newii is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis newii is a perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Crepis newii

Crepis newii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as canyon walls and cliffs.

Crepis newii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis newii?

Crepis newii

What is the common name of Crepis newii?

New's Hawksbeard

What is the habitat of Crepis newii?

It is found in dry, rocky soils in open areas

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-142158: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.