Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
24983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 218 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024312



Common Names

  • Tenuifolia Hypochaeris
  • Hypochaeris Tenuifolia
  • Tenuifolia Hypochaeris


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Synonyms

  • Achyrophorus spinuliger Phil. [unknown]
  • Oreophila tenuifolia D.Don ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus araucanus Phil. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris odorata (Poepp. & Endl.) Benth. & Hook.f. [deprecated]
  • Oreophila odorata Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris odorata Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris graminifolia Phil. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris eurylepis Phil. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris volckmannii Phil. [unknown]
  • Seriola tenuifolia Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris psychrophila Reiche [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus graminifolius Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris spinuligera Reiche [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris odorata odorata [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus tenuifolius linearifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus graminifolius Phil. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris tenuifolia linearifolia (DC.) Bortiri [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris graminifolia Hieron. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus odoratus Walp. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus psychrophilus Wedd. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris tenuifolia eurylepis (Phil.) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris odorata eurylepis Reiche [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus angustissimus Phil. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus volckmannii Phil. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus tenuifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus tenuifolius neaeanus DC. [unknown]

Description

Hypochaeris tenuifolia (also called Smooth Cat's Ear, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hypochaeris tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypochaeris tenuifolia is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, brown and has a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, green and have a diameter of about 0.5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypochaeris tenuifolia is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in the spring or fall. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hypochaeris tenuifolia

Hypochaeris tenuifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.

Hypochaeris tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris tenuifolia?

Hypochaeris tenuifolia

What is the common name of Hypochaeris tenuifolia?

Slender-leaved Cat's Ear

What is the natural habitat of Hypochaeris tenuifolia?

Hypochaeris tenuifolia is found in dry, open areas in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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,