Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifurcata
ID:
69368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Babc. & Stebbins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 484: 89 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068697

Common Names

  • Youngia Bifurcata
  • Bifurcata Youngia
  • Youngia

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Synonyms

  • Crepis bifurcata (Babc. & Stebbins) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Youngia bifurcata (also called False Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia bifurcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Youngia bifurcata is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia bifurcata is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Youngia bifurcata

Youngia bifurcata is found in East Asia, particularly in China and Japan.

Youngia bifurcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Youngia bifurcata?

Youngia bifurcata

What type of plant is Youngia bifurcata?

Annual

Where does Youngia bifurcata grow?

In dry grassland and rocky slopes in South Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-25542: Based on the initial data import
E. B. Babcock (1877-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babc.' in the authors string.
G. Ledyard Stebbins (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stebbins' in the authors string.