hawksbeard
Crepis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hawksbeard, scientifically known as Crepis, is a versatile genus of flowering plants within the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its bright yellow blossoms, this botanical group offers significant ethnobotanical value. Many species are studied for their bioactive compounds, providing potential therapeutic benefits in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological research.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- hawksbeard
- hawk's-beard
- hawksbeards
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CrepisSynonyms
- Aegoseris
- Melitella
- Limonoseris
- Nemauchenes
- Nannoseris
- Pterotheca
- Psilochenia
- Rhynchopappus
- Rodigia
- Phaecasium
- Succisocrepis
- Ceramiocephalum
- Barkhausia
- Berinia
- Calliopea
- Brachyderea
- Anisoramphus
- Anisoderis
- Aracium
- Hapalostephium
- Lagoseris
- Lepicaune
- Lepidoseris
- Limnocrepis
- Derouetia
- Crepinia
- Cymboseris
- Endoptera
- Gatyona
- Geracium
- Barkhusenia
- Intybellia
- Phalacroderis
- Soyeria
- Zacintha
- Trichocrepis
- Trichoseris
- Sclerophyllum
- Idianthes
- Psammoseris
- Paleya
- Omalocline
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- almirones
German:
- Pippau
French:
- Crépide
- Crépis
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 and the family Asteraceae, it is classified under the genus Crepis.
| 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 geographical presence across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Its distribution extends further north to include the landscapes of Finland. Additionally, the species is documented throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its range reaches the unique volcanic terrain of Iceland.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Crepis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemicals
Crepis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Sesquiterpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Sesquiterpenes
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Crepis has 8 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antiulcer.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Digestive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Antimicrobial
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Antitumor
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Antiulcer
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Antiviral
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Digestive
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Phytotoxic
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Medicinal Uses
Crepis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include joint diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| joint diseases | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| decoction | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salad | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |