Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 87: 314 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045620
Common Names
- Hookeri Hypochaeris
- Hookeri Cat's-ear
- Hypochaeris Hookeri
Description
Hypochaeris hookeri (also called Hooker's Cat's-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hypochaeris hookeri is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in flower beds and borders. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to butterflies and bees. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypochaeris hookeri is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypochaeris hookeri is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Hypochaeris hookeri
Hypochaeris hookeri is found in the Mediterranean region and parts of North America.
Hypochaeris hookeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris hookeri?
Hypochaeris hookeri
What is the common name of Hypochaeris hookeri?
Hooker's Cat's Ear
What is the family of Hypochaeris hookeri?
Asteraceae
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,