Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phoenix
ID:
76278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 511 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075607



Common Names

  • Crepis Phoenix
  • Phoenix Hawkweed
  • Smooth Hawkweed


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Description

Crepis phoenix (also called Phoenix Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette habit and its leaves are covered with small hairs. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis phoenix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis phoenix is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis phoenix is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Crepis phoenix

Crepis phoenix can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Middle East, and in parts of North Africa.

Crepis phoenix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis phoenix?

Crepis phoenix

What is the origin of Crepis phoenix?

Europe

What is the common name of Crepis phoenix?

Phoenix hawksbeard

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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