Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jacquinii
ID:
117692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tausch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Flora 11(1, Ergänzungsbl.): 79 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117021

Common Names

  • Jacquin's Crepis
  • Jacquin's Hawkweed
  • Jacquin's Hawk's-beard

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Description

Crepis jacquinii (also called Jacquin's Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes. It is an annual herb, with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are pinnately divided, and the flowers are yellow and borne in a capitulum.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis jacquinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepis jacquinii sub. jacquinii
Crepis jacquinii sub. kerneri (Rech.f.) Merxm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis jacquinii is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis jacquinii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring after the last frost. The soil should be kept moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Crepis jacquinii

Crepis jacquinii can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Crepis jacquinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis jacquinii?

Crepis jacquinii

What type of plant is Crepis jacquinii?

Crepis jacquinii is an annual herb

Where is Crepis jacquinii found?

Crepis jacquinii is found in South Africa

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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