Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corniculata
ID:
93195

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel & Schmalh.) Kamelin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Sred. Azii 10: 140 (1993): (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092524

Common Names

  • Corniculate Youngia
  • Youngia Corniculata
  • Youngia

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Description

Youngia corniculata (also called Corn Cockle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has a single stem that grows up to 30 cm tall, with linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia corniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Youngia corniculata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia corniculata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Youngia corniculata

Youngia corniculata is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, and Tibet.

Youngia corniculata FAQ

What are the common names of Youngia corniculata?

Common names of Youngia corniculata include yellow hawkweed, corn hawkweed, and slender hawkweed.

What is the growth habit of Youngia corniculata?

Youngia corniculata is an annual or biennial herb with an erect growth habit.

What are the uses of Youngia corniculata?

Youngia corniculata is used in traditional medicine and as a food source.

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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Kamelin (1938-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamelin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:986099-1: Based on the initial data import