beaked hawk's-beard

Crepis vesicaria subsp. taraxacifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Beaked hawk's-beard, scientifically known as Crepis vesicaria subsp. taraxaciifolia, is a perennial herb valued for its traditional medicinal properties. Often used in herbal remedies, it possesses various bioactive compounds believed to support digestive health and offer anti-inflammatory benefits, making it a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies and natural medicine.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Beaked Hawk'S-Beard · Dandelion Hawk'S-Beard · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Lagoseris Intybacea · Barkhausia Taraxacifolia Var. Intybacea · 57 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Crepis vesicaria subsp. taraxacifolia

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Lecherina

German:

  • Löwenzahnblättriger Pippau
  • Loewenzahnblaettriger Blasen-Pippau

French:

  • Crepide a feuilles de pissenlit
  • Crépide de Haenseler
  • Crépide à feuilles de pissenlit

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Crepis. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies taraxacifolia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Crepis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the central part of the continent, it is also found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, the species inhabits the landscapes of Belgium and Germany. These locations highlight its established range across both northern and central European territories.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Netherlands
Middle Europe Poland
Middle Europe Switzerland
Southwestern Europe Baleares

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Crepis vesicaria subsp. taraxacifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic, Laxative.

Activities reported in Crepis vesicaria subsp. taraxacifolia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Diuretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Laxative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Diuretic

  1. Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine

Laxative

  1. Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine

Medicinal Uses

Crepis vesicaria subsp. taraxacifolia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diuretic, laxative.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
diuretic Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
laxative Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆