Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
incana
ID:
26935

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Macloskie

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Rep. Princeton Univ. Exped. Patagonia, Botany 8(2): 899 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026264



Common Names

  • Hypochaeris incana
  • Hoary Cat's Ear
  • Hoary False Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Hypochaeris leucantha (Speg.) Speg. [unknown]
  • Seriola incana Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris coronopifolius Franch. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris leucantha Macloskie [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris lanata Dusén [unknown]
  • Leontodon coronopifolius (Sch.Bip.) Albov [illegitimate]
  • Hypochaeris arenaria integrifolia Speg. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus integrifolius Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus coronopifolius coronopifolius [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris arenaria coronopifolia Speg. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus leucanthus Speg. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris incana integrifolia (Sch.Bip.) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris incana leucantha (Speg.) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus coronopifolius integrifolius Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus coronopifolius Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus incanus (Hook. & Arn.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Leontodon coronopifolius Comm. ex Sch.Bip. [illegitimate]
  • Hypochaeris ibari Phil. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus coronopifolius integrifolius Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris ibarii Phil. [deprecated]

Description

Hypochaeris incana (also called Rough Cat's Ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has hairy, grey-green leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Hypochaeris incana, commonly known as hoary cat's ear, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypochaeris incana has small, yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypochaeris incana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Hypochaeris incana

Hypochaeris incana is found in the western Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.

Hypochaeris incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris incana?

Hypochaeris incana

What is the common name of Hypochaeris incana?

Hoary cat's-ear

Where is Hypochaeris incana native to?

Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
George Macloskie (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Macloskie' in the authors string.