Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 9, Bot. n.° 46: 259 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128025
Common Names
- Hypochaeris chondrilloides
- Chondrilloides Cat's Ear
- Chondrilloides Flatweed
Synonyms
- Hypochaeris glabrata Phil. [unknown]
- Hypochaeris glauca glauca [unknown]
- Hypochaeris glauca glauca [unknown]
- Hypochaeris halophila (Hauman) Cabrera [unknown]
- Achyrophorus glaucus Phil. [unknown]
- Oreophila chondrilloides Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Achyrophorus chondrilloides A.Gray [unknown]
- Hypochaeris glauca (Phil.) Reiche [illegitimate]
- Oreophila chondrilloides A.Gray [unknown]
- Hypochaeris glauca halophila Hauman [unknown]
- Achyrophorus deserticola Phil. [unknown]
- Hypochaeris glauca viridis Hauman [unknown]
Description
Hypochaeris chondrilloides (also called Slender Cat's-ear, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypochaeris chondrilloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypochaeris chondrilloides has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypochaeris chondrilloides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring.
Where to Find Hypochaeris chondrilloides
Hypochaeris chondrilloides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Hypochaeris chondrilloides FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Hypochaeris chondrilloides?
Hypochaeris chondrilloides requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
What is the lifespan of Hypochaeris chondrilloides?
Hypochaeris chondrilloides is an annual plant and has a lifespan of one year.
What is the best time to plant Hypochaeris chondrilloides?
The best time to plant Hypochaeris chondrilloides is in the spring or early summer.
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,