Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rutea
ID:
59001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Talavera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 9(2): 234 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058330



Common Names

  • Rough Cat's Ear
  • Rough Hawkweed
  • Rough False Dandelion


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Description

Hypochaeris rutea (also called rough cat's-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypochaeris rutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypochaeris rutea has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. Its seeds are small and dark brown, and its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypochaeris rutea is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Hypochaeris rutea

Hypochaeris rutea is native to Europe and can be found in meadows and pastures.

Hypochaeris rutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris rutea?

Hypochaeris rutea

What is the family of Hypochaeris rutea?

Asteraceae

Where is Hypochaeris rutea found?

Europe, Asia, and North 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,

References

IPNI record: 225580-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000075003
The Plant List version 1.0, record: gcc-31707: Originally associated with wfo-0000075003
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-31707: Originally associated with wfo-0000075003
Salvador Talavera (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Talavera' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:225580-1: Based on the initial data import