Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miyabe & Kudô) Tatew. & Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 3: 100 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120273
Common Names
- Cat's Ear
- Rough Cat's Ear
- Hairy Cat's Ear
Synonyms
- Achyrophorus crepidioides (Miyabe & Kudô) Kitag. [unknown]
- Trommsdorffia crepidioides (Miyabe & Kudô) Soják [unknown]
- Picris crepidioides Miyabe & Kudô [deprecated]
- Picris crepioides Miyabe & Kudô [illegitimate]
Description
Hypochaeris crepioides (also called 'Creeping Cat's-ear', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils, dunes, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hypochaeris crepioides is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypochaeris crepioides is a yellow, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypochaeris crepioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Hypochaeris crepioides
Hypochaeris crepioides can be found in the grasslands of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
Hypochaeris crepioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris crepioides?
Hypochaeris crepioides
What is the common name of Hypochaeris crepioides?
Crepioides Cat's Ear
What is the natural habitat of Hypochaeris crepioides?
It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas
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,