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.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- beaked hawk's-beard
- dandelion hawk's-beard
- weedy hawk's-beard
- Beaked Hawksbeard
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Crepis vesicaria subsp. taraxacifoliaSynonyms
- Lagoseris intybacea
- Barkhausia taraxacifolia var. intybacea
- Barkhausia taraxacifolia var. praecox
- Barkhausia intybacea
- Barkhausia taraxacifolia subsp. heterocarpa
- Crepis vesicaria var. haenseleri
- Crepis taraxacifolia var. intybacea
- Barkhausia recognita
- Barkhausia taraxacifolia var. gigantea
- Lagoseris taraxacifolia
- Lepidoseris taraxacifolia
- Rhynchopappus cinereus
- Crepis monrealensis
- Lagoseris calycina
- Crepis calycina
- Lepidoseris recognita
- Hieracioides taraxacifolia
- Crepis taraxifolia
- Crepis taraxacifolia var. recognita
- Barkhausia intybacea var. haenseleri
- Crepis taraxacifolia subsp. praecox
- Crepis vesicaria var. recognita
- Crepis taraxacifolia subsp. haenseleri
- Crepis taraxacifolia subsp. heterocarpa
- Barkhausia taraxacifolia proles recognita
- Barkhausia taraxacifolia var. multicaulis
- Barkhausia taraxacifolia subsp. recognita
- Crepis taraxacifolia var. haenseleri
- Crepis taraxacifolia var. pectinata
- Crepis hyemalis subsp. hackelii
- Barkhausia decumbens
- Barkhausia hackelii
- Barkhausia haenseleri
- Barkhausia heterocarpa
- Barkhausia laciniata
- Barkhausia nicaeensis
- Barkhausia numidica
- Barkhausia praecox
- Barkhausia raphanifolia
- Barkhausia reflexa
- Barkhausia taraxacifolia
- Crepis cinerea
- Crepis hackelii
- Crepis haenseleri
- Crepis heterocarpa
- Crepis intybacea
- Crepis laciniata
- Crepis numidica
- Crepis praecox
- Crepis recognita
- Crepis rubialis
- Crepis ruderalis
- Crepis rutilans
- Crepis scabra
- Crepis taraxacifolia
- Crepis vesicaria subsp. haenseleri
- Crepis vesicaria var. rutilans
- Crepis vesicaria var. taraxacifolia
- Hieracium rubrostrium
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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Diuretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Diuretic
- Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine
Laxative
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |