Hypochaeris patagonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patagonica
ID:
45211
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 11: 289 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044540
Common Names
- Patagonian Cat's Ear
- Common Cat's Ear
- Rough Cat's Ear
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypochaeris patagonica (also called Patagonian Cat's Ear, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has thin stems, with long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, dry places, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypochaeris patagonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for animals and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypochaeris patagonica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypochaeris patagonica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or autumn. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation.
Where to Find Hypochaeris patagonica
Hypochaeris patagonica can be found in the Patagonian region of South America.
Hypochaeris patagonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris patagonica?
Hypochaeris patagonica
What type of plant is Hypochaeris patagonica?
It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae
Where is Hypochaeris patagonica found?
It is native to Argentina, Chile, and Peru
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-143083: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.