Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hastiformis
ID:
28684

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 33(2): 185 (1995) (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028013

Common Names

  • Youngia hastiformis
  • Cutleaf False Hawksbeard
  • Cut-Leaved False Hawk's-Beard

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Description

Youngia hastiformis (also called 'Hastate Fleabane', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia hastiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Youngia hastiformis has yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia hastiformis is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seeds should be sown in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to about 8 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and deadheaded to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Youngia hastiformis

Youngia hastiformis can be found in East Asia, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea.

Youngia hastiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Youngia hastiformis?

Youngia hastiformis

What is the common name of Youngia hastiformis?

Arrow-leaved Youngia

What is the natural habitat of Youngia hastiformis?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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-127073: Based on the initial data import
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.