Smooth hawksbeard
Crepis capillaris · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Smooth hawksbeard, scientifically known as Crepis capillaris, is a versatile herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Often found in meadows and disturbed soils, it features bright yellow composite flowers. Traditionally used in various herbal practices, this plant is valued for its unique botanical properties and ecological significance.
Names
Common Names
- Smooth hawksbeard
- smooth hawksbeard
- Smooth Hawk's-Beard
- green crepis
- smooth hawk’s-beard
- Smooth Hawk's Beard
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- almirón
German:
- Kleinköpfiger Pippau
- Kleinköpfiger Pippau
- Duennaestiger Pippau
- Kleinkoepfiger Pippau
- Kleinblütiger Pippau
French:
- crépis à tige capillaire
- crépide capillaire
- crépide verdâtre
- crépide à tige capillaire
- crépis capillaire
- crépis verdâtre
- crépis à tige capillaire
- Crepide capillaire
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Crepis capillarisSynonyms
- Hieracioides pinnatifida
- Crepis virens subsp. capillaris
- Crepis virens var. diffusa
- Crepis virens var. linifolia
- Crepis virens proles diffusa
- Crepis virens var. pectinata
- Crepis virens var. agrestis
- Crepis virens var. stricta
- Crepis parviflora
- Crepis pinnatifida
- Berinia stricta
- Crepis bauhiniana
- Lapsana capillaris
- Crepis candollei
- Crepis cooperi
- Crepis gaditana
- Crepis leiosperma
- Crepis linifolia
- Crepis longepinnatifida
- Crepis lusitanica
- Crepis nemorum
- Crepis umbellata
- Crepis uniflora
- Crepis variabilis
- Crepis virens subsp. agrestis
- Crepis corymbosa var. baetica
- Crepis virens var. dentata
- Crepis virens var. runcinata
- Crepis virens var. uniflora
- Crepis virens subvar. uniflora
- Crepis virens subvar. humilis
- Crepis virens var. elatior
- Malacothrix crepoides
- Crepis capillaris var. glandulosa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is classified within the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Crepis, specifically as the species Crepis capillaris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crepis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across various regions of Northern Europe. Its presence is documented within the borders of Denmark, where it can be found in suitable habitats. It also inhabits the landscapes of Great Britain and the island of Ireland. Moving further north, the species is distributed throughout the territory of Norway. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the country of Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Activities
Crepis capillaris has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |