Crepis commutata
Crepis commutata, commonly known as the varying hawk's-beard, is a distinctive herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found primarily in mountainous and rocky terrains, this resilient plant is recognized by its unique floral structures and spreading habit, playing a vital role in its specific high-altitude ecological niches.
- Scientific name: Crepis commutata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Crepis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crepis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Crepis commutata, is recognized by various regional common names. In Arabic, it is referred to as سراغة متغيرة (ar), while in the Arzan dialects, it is commonly known as سراغه متغيره (arz).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | سراغة متغيرة | Wikidata |
| arz | سراغه متغيره | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found in Southwestern Europe, specifically in Portugal. The species also extends into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits the landscapes of Albania and Bulgaria. Finally, its range continues further south through the country of Greece.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Activities
Crepis commutata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |