Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
echegarayi
ID:
136000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bol. Acad. Nac. Ci. iv. 51 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135329



Common Names

  • Echegaray's Cat's Ear
  • Echegaray's Hawkweed
  • Hypochaeris Echegarayi


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Synonyms

  • Achyrophorus setosus Wedd. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris setosa (Wedd.) Rusby [illegitimate]
  • Hypochaeris ornata J.Kost. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris ornata J.Koster [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris meyeniana leucantha Cabrera [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus sessiliflorus subruncinatus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris setosus Rusby [deprecated]

Description

Hypochaeris echegarayi (also called 'Echegaray's Cat's Ear', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas, such as rocky slopes, ridges, and meadows, and is characterized by its small, yellow flower heads and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hypochaeris echegarayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypochaeris echegarayi is a small yellow flower head with white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypochaeris echegarayi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hypochaeris echegarayi

Hypochaeris echegarayi is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.

Hypochaeris echegarayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris echegarayi?

Hypochaeris echegarayi

What is the common name of Hypochaeris echegarayi?

Echegaray's Cat's Ear

What is the natural habitat of Hypochaeris echegarayi?

Grassy areas and meadows

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,

References