Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) Azevêdo-Gonç. & Matzenb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 42: 3 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010874
Common Names
- White Cat's Ear
- White False Dandelion
- White Hawkweed
Description
Hypochaeris albiflora (also called 'White Cat's Ear' and 'White Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hypochaeris albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypochaeris albiflora has a white flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypochaeris albiflora is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Hypochaeris albiflora
Hypochaeris albiflora is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils. It is also found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Hypochaeris albiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris albiflora?
Hypochaeris albiflora
What is the common name of Hypochaeris albiflora?
White-flowered Cat's Ear
What is the natural habitat of Hypochaeris albiflora?
Rocky Mountain regions of North America
Species in the Hypochaeris genus
Hypochaeris cretensis,
Hypochaeris thrincioides,
Hypochaeris acaulis,
Hypochaeris glabra,
Hypochaeris sardoa,
Hypochaeris balbisii,
Hypochaeris saldensis,
Hypochaeris sessiliflora,
Hypochaeris albiflora,
Hypochaeris eriolaena,
Hypochaeris melanolepis,
Hypochaeris catharinensis,
Hypochaeris claryi,
Hypochaeris sardoa,
Hypochaeris clarionoides,
Hypochaeris maculata,
Hypochaeris arenaria,
Hypochaeris grandidentata,
Hypochaeris facchiniana,
Hypochaeris tenuifolia,
Hypochaeris mucida,
Hypochaeris incana,
Hypochaeris variegata,
Hypochaeris nahuelvutae,
Hypochaeris spathulata,
Hypochaeris setosa,
Hypochaeris grisebachii,
Hypochaeris ciliata,
Hypochaeris chubutensis,
Hypochaeris apargioides,
Hypochaeris robertia,
Hypochaeris parodii,
Hypochaeris palustris,
Hypochaeris elata,
Hypochaeris patagonica,
Hypochaeris achyrophorus,
Hypochaeris arachnoides,
Hypochaeris hookeri,
Hypochaeris lutea,
Hypochaeris dolosa,
Hypochaeris confusa,
Hypochaeris rutea,
Hypochaeris meyeniana,
Hypochaeris alba,
Hypochaeris caespitosa,
Hypochaeris microcephala,
Hypochaeris angustifolia,
Hypochaeris leontodontoides,
Hypochaeris tenuiflora,
Hypochaeris hohenackeri,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,