Crepis rubra
Pink hawk’s-beard
Crepis rubra, commonly known as red hawk's-beard, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Characterized by its vibrant reddish-orange flower heads and deeply lobed leaves, this plant thrives in rocky, montane habitats. It holds significant interest in botanical studies and traditional ecological knowledge within its regions.
- Scientific name: Crepis rubra
- 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 the order Asterales, it is further categorized into the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is identified by its 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 rubra, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Persian, it is called کفشک صورتی, while in Japanese, it is known as モモイロタンポポ. In Finnish, the plant is identified as punakeltto, and in Arabic (specifically the Egyptian dialect), it is referred to as كريبس روبرا. Furthermore, in Greek, it is known as Κρεπίς η ερυθρή.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | کفشک صورتی | Wikidata |
| ja | モモイロタンポポ | Wikidata |
| fi | punakeltto | Wikidata |
| arz | كريبس روبرا | Wikidata |
| el | Κρεπίς η ερυθρή | Wikidata |
| sv | Rosenfibbla | Wikidata |
| zh | 桃色还阳参 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 桃色还阳参 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 桃色还阳参 | Wikidata |
| en | pink hawk’s-beard | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in both Great Britain and Norway. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found throughout Middle Europe, specifically in Germany and Switzerland. Additionally, the species extends its range into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits parts of France. Together, these locations highlight the varied ecological niches occupied by the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Activities
Crepis rubra 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |