Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Reiche
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1905
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 116: 603. 1905
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090165
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Cat's Ear
- False Dandelion
- Pilosella
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Achyrophorus hispidus Hornem. [unknown]
- Hypochaeris hirta Phil. [illegitimate]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Hypochaeris pilosa (also called Hairy Cat's-ear, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, open habitats and has small, yellow flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Hypochaeris pilosa, commonly known as the flat-leaved cat's ear, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used to make herbal teas that are believed to have medicinal properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Hypochaeris pilosa has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Hypochaeris pilosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Hypochaeris pilosa
                        
                            Hypochaeris pilosa is native to Europe and can be found in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Hypochaeris pilosa FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris pilosa?
Hypochaeris pilosa
What is the natural habitat of Hypochaeris pilosa?
Hypochaeris pilosa is found in dry meadows and open woodlands.
What type of plant is Hypochaeris pilosa?
Hypochaeris pilosa is a perennial herbaceous plant.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,