Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cristata
ID:
6901

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Shih & C.Q.Cai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 33(2): 186 (1995) (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006230

Common Names

  • Crested Hawk's Beard
  • Youngia cristata
  • Crested Hawkbeard

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Description

Youngia cristata (also called Crested Hawk's-Beard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has small yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Youngia cristata is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia cristata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Youngia cristata

Youngia cristata is native to East Asia and can be found in open, grassy areas. It is also found in parts of India and Japan.

Youngia cristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Youngia cristata?

Youngia cristata

What are the common names of Youngia cristata?

Crested Hawk's-beard

What is the natural habitat of Youngia cristata?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and North 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

Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.
Chu Qin Cai (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Q.Cai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:982906-1: Based on the initial data import