Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
14515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coville

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3(9): 562 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013844

Common Names

  • Crepis Monticola
  • Crepis
  • Monticola

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Synonyms

  • Psilochenia monticola (Coville) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Crepis occidentalis crinita A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Crepis monticola (also called mountain hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a single flower head. It grows in dry, sunny places such as rocky slopes, grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis monticola is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis monticola is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis monticola is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It has yellow flowers and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Crepis monticola

Crepis monticola is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Crepis monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis monticola?

Crepis monticola

What is the common name of Crepis monticola?

Mountain Hawk's-beard

What is the natural habitat of Crepis monticola?

Rocky slopes, walls, and crevices

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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