Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 2: 196 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060222
Common Names
- White Cat's Ear
- White Hawkweed
- Hypochaeris alba
Description
Hypochaeris alba (also called white cat's ear, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 25 cm tall. It has white flowers and is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Hypochaeris alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypochaeris alba has a flower with white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypochaeris alba is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall. Division can be done in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Hypochaeris alba
Hypochaeris alba is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Hypochaeris alba FAQ
What are the common names of Hypochaeris alba?
Common names of Hypochaeris alba include white cat's-ear, white dandelion, and white hawkweed.
What is the natural habitat of Hypochaeris alba?
Hypochaeris alba is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, where it grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
What are the uses of Hypochaeris alba?
Hypochaeris alba is used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves and flowers are edible.
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,