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Glabrous Catsear

Hypochaeris glabra

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Hypochaeris

Species

Hypochaeris glabra (Glabrous Catsear)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Hime-butana

French Porcelle glabre

German Kahles Ferkelkraut

Arabic هيبُشَريس أَمْرَد

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Glabrous Catsear?

The scientific name of Glabrous Catsear is Hypochaeris glabra. It belongs to the genus Hypochaeris.

What is the conservation status of Glabrous Catsear?

Glabrous Catsear (Hypochaeris glabra) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Glabrous Catsear live?

Glabrous Catsear is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Guatemala.

What family does Glabrous Catsear belong to?

Glabrous Catsear (Hypochaeris glabra) belongs to the genus Hypochaeris, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Glabrous Catsear endangered?

Yes, Glabrous Catsear (Hypochaeris glabra) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Glabrous Catsear belong to?

Glabrous Catsear (Hypochaeris glabra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Glabrous Catsear?

The closest relatives of Glabrous Catsear in the genus Hypochaeris include Brazilian cat's ear, Cat'S Ear, White Flatweed.