Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 4: 395, fig. 129 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084533
Common Names
- Pampas Cat's-ear
- Pampas Hawkweed
- Pampas False Dandelion
Description
Hypochaeris pampasica (also called 'Pampas Cat's-ear', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate and are covered in small hairs. It is found in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypochaeris pampasica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypochaeris pampasica is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings are thin and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypochaeris pampasica is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Hypochaeris pampasica
Hypochaeris pampasica is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay.
Hypochaeris pampasica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris pampasica?
Hypochaeris pampasica
What is the family of Hypochaeris pampasica?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Hypochaeris pampasica?
Grasslands of South America
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,