Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
eriolaena
ID:
12638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 116: 589. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011967



Common Names

  • Hypochaeris eriolaena
  • Woolly Cat's-ear
  • Woolly Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Achyrophorus cryptocephalus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus eriolaenus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris spinneri Beauverd [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris cryptocephala (Sch.Bip.) Domke [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris eriolaena eriolaena [unknown]

Description

Hypochaeris eriolaena (also called bristly cat's ear, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypochaeris eriolaena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is known to attract bees and other pollinators, making it beneficial for the environment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypochaeris eriolaena is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypochaeris eriolaena is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated by seed, but the seed should be sown in the fall for best results.

Where to Find Hypochaeris eriolaena

Hypochaeris eriolaena is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Hypochaeris eriolaena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris eriolaena?

Hypochaeris eriolaena

What is the common name of Hypochaeris eriolaena?

Eriolaena Cat's Ear

What is the natural habitat of Hypochaeris eriolaena?

Grassy slopes 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