Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aitchisonii
ID:
773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. , Suppl.: 324 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000102

Common Names

  • Crepis
  • Aitchisonii
  • Aitchison's Hawk's-beard

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Description

Crepis aitchisonii (also called 'Aitchison's Hawk's-beard', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a single stem, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in dry, open grasslands and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis aitchisonii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis aitchisonii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis aitchisonii is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. Crepis aitchisonii can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Crepis aitchisonii

Crepis aitchisonii is native to Central Asia and can be found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.

Crepis aitchisonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis aitchisonii?

Crepis aitchisonii

What is the common name of Crepis aitchisonii?

Aitchison's Hawk's-beard

What is the family of Crepis aitchisonii?

Asteraceae

What is the origin of Crepis aitchisonii?

Central Asia

What is the hardiness zone of Crepis aitchisonii?

3-8

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