Tephroseris crispa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
116114
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schur
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Transsilv. : 346 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115443
Common Names
- Crisp Tephroseris
- Crisped Tephroseris
- Crispy Tephroseris
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Tephroseris crispa (also called Alpine Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, erect stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate, toothed, and covered in short hairs. The flowers are yellow, with an orange center, and are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tephroseris crispa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tephroseris crispa is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tephroseris crispa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking stem cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Tephroseris crispa
Tephroseris crispa is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in areas with dry, sunny climates.
Tephroseris crispa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephroseris crispa?
Tephroseris crispa
What is the common name of Tephroseris crispa?
Crisp Tephroseris
What is the natural habitat of Tephroseris crispa?
Tephroseris crispa is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Species in the Tephroseris genus
Tephroseris helenitis, Tephroseris palustris, Tephroseris turczaninovii, Tephroseris crassifolia, Tephroseris sichotensis, Tephroseris pyroglossa, Tephroseris pricei, Tephroseris kirilowii, Tephroseris taitoensis, Tephroseris coincyi, Tephroseris adenolepis, Tephroseris subdentata, Tephroseris phaeantha, Tephroseris schistosa, Tephroseris sukaczevii, Tephroseris porphyrantha, Tephroseris ochotensis, Tephroseris flammea, Tephroseris praticola, Tephroseris pseudoaurantiaca, Tephroseris yukonensis, Tephroseris stolonifera, Tephroseris frigida, Tephroseris pierotii, Tephroseris jacutica, Tephroseris integrifolia, Tephroseris balbisiana, Tephroseris papposa, Tephroseris newcombei, Tephroseris koreana, Tephroseris gurensis, Tephroseris vereszczaginii, Tephroseris furusei, Tephroseris elodes, Tephroseris palustris, Tephroseris rufa, Tephroseris pseudosonchus, Tephroseris kjellmanii, Tephroseris takedana, Tephroseris kawakamii, Tephroseris crispa, Tephroseris longifolia, Tephroseris schistosa, Tephroseris subscaposa, Tephroseris hieraciiformis, Tephroseris crispa, Tephroseris arctisibirica, Tephroseris cladobotrys, Tephroseris subfrigida,
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
Philipp Johann Ferdinand Schur (1799-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schur' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:255215-1: Based on the initial data import