Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrocarpa
ID:
37175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaniot) Babc. & Stebbins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 484: 102 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036504

Common Names

  • Youngia erythrocarpa
  • Red-fruited Hawk's-beard
  • Red-fruited Youngia

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Synonyms

  • Lactuca erythrocarpa Vaniot [unknown]

Description

Youngia erythrocarpa (also called Red-Fruited Hawk's Beard, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas at an elevation of 0 to 1,000 meters. It has alternate, oblong to lanceolate leaves that are 2 to 6 cm long and 1 to 3 cm wide. The flowers are small and yellow and the fruits are small, red achenes.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia erythrocarpa is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Youngia erythrocarpa has yellow flower heads with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia erythrocarpa is a perennial herb native to Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which can be sown in the spring or fall. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Youngia erythrocarpa

Youngia erythrocarpa is native to China and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Youngia erythrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Youngia erythrocarpa?

Youngia erythrocarpa

What is the common name of Youngia erythrocarpa?

Erythrocarpa Daisy

What type of plant is Youngia erythrocarpa?

Youngia erythrocarpa is an annual herb

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-135302: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.
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.