Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callicephala
ID:
127551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Juz. in Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk SSSR 14. 1951. 45 1951

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126880

Common Names

  • Callicephala Crepis
  • Headed Hawk's-beard
  • Crested Hawk's-beard

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Description

Crepis callicephala (also called 'Callicephalous Hawk's-beard', 'Callicephalous Hawkweed' and 'Callicephalous Crepis', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis callicephala is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crepis callicephala are yellow and have a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis callicephala is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Crepis callicephala

Crepis callicephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas and meadows in countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Crepis callicephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis callicephala?

Crepis callicephala

What is the common name of Crepis callicephala?

Beautiful-headed Hawk's-beard

What type of plant is Crepis callicephala?

Perennial herb

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-87896: Based on the initial data import
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.