Crepis incana
Crepis incana, commonly known as hoary hawk's-beard, is a perennial herb distinguished by its soft, silvery-tomentose foliage. Native to mountainous regions, this plant plays a vital role in alpine ecosystems. Traditionally valued in herbal studies, it offers unique botanical characteristics essential for understanding biodiversity and regional medicinal flora.
- Scientific name: Crepis incana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. It is further categorized under the genus Crepis, specifically known as Crepis incana.
| 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 incana, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called hoary hawk's-beard, while in German, it is known as Graue Hahnenfuß-Greiskraut. In French, the species is identified as crépide cendrée, and in Italian, it is referred to as crepis cinerea.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and localized geographical distribution. Its occurrence is primarily concentrated within the region of Southeastern Europe. Within this territory, the species can be found growing in the landscape of Greece. Because its range is so restricted, it is considered a regional specialist. Consequently, its habitat is limited to specific environmental conditions found in these Greek territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Crepis incana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caftaric acid, cichoric acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caftaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cichoric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Crepis incana 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crepis incana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cholesterol, triglycerides.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triglycerides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |