Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
meyeniana
ID:
60136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 198 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059465



Common Names

  • Hypochaeris Meyeniana
  • Meyeniana
  • Hypochaeris


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Synonyms

  • Achyrophorus meyenianus Walp. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus meyenianus meyenianus [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris meyeniana meyeniana [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris meyeniana ciliata (Wedd.) Perkins [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris meyeniana brachylepis Cabrera [unknown]
  • Oreophila meyeniana Walp. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus meyenianus ciliatus Wedd. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris meyeniana eriolaenoides Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Hypochaeris meyeniana (also called Meyen's Hypochaeris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of South America. It has a woody base and grows to a height of up to 1 m. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate and covered in white hairs. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hypochaeris meyeniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypochaeris meyeniana is a small, white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypochaeris meyeniana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Place the cuttings in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand and keep moist. Rooting should occur in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Hypochaeris meyeniana

Hypochaeris meyeniana can be found in the dry sclerophyll forests of south-eastern Australia.

Hypochaeris meyeniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris meyeniana?

Hypochaeris meyeniana

What is the common name of Hypochaeris meyeniana?

Meyen's Cat's-ear

What is the natural habitat of Hypochaeris meyeniana?

Grassy meadows and open woods in the alpine regions of Europe

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,