Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arachnoides
ID:
46139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 5: 572 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045468



Common Names

  • Spider Cat's Ear
  • Hypochaeris Arachnoides
  • Spider Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hypochaeris minima Desf. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris arachnoides arachnoides [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris arachnoides heterocarpa Fennane [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris grandiflora Sennen & Mauricio [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris radicata setulosa Maire & Sennen [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris glabra arachnoides (Poir.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Hypochaeris arachnoides (also called Spider Cat's-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, yellow flower heads and is found in grassland and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hypochaeris arachnoides is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and it is also naturalized in parts of North America. It is a perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypochaeris arachnoides has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypochaeris arachnoides is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers and can tolerate drought. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Hypochaeris arachnoides

Hypochaeris arachnoides is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal east to Turkey and Syria.

Hypochaeris arachnoides FAQ

What are the common names of Hypochaeris arachnoides?

Common names of Hypochaeris arachnoides include spider cat's ear, hairy cat's ear, and cobwebby cat's ear.

What is the native range of Hypochaeris arachnoides?

Hypochaeris arachnoides is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

What is the habitat of Hypochaeris arachnoides?

Hypochaeris arachnoides typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and open woodlands.

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,

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