Status:
valid
Authors:
(Diels) Babc. & Stebbins
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 484: 83 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069314
Common Names
- Youngia Henryi
- Chinese Hawkweed
- Henry's Hawkweed
Description
Youngia henryi (also called Henry's False Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a stem up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in meadows and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Youngia henryi is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Youngia henryi is a small, white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Youngia henryi is a perennial herb native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart.
Where to Find Youngia henryi
Youngia henryi can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Youngia henryi FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Youngia henryi?
Youngia henryi requires full sun and well-drained soil.
What is the typical size of Youngia henryi?
Youngia henryi typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What is the bloom time of Youngia henryi?
Youngia henryi blooms in late spring to early summer.
Species in the Youngia genus
Youngia heterophylla,
Youngia cristata,
Youngia paleacea,
Youngia rubida,
Youngia yilingii,
Youngia kangdingensis,
Youngia cineripappa,
Youngia japonica,
Youngia sericea,
Youngia racemifera,
Youngia rosthornii,
Youngia hastiformis,
Youngia pratti,
Youngia fuscipappa,
Youngia fusca,
Youngia szechuanica,
Youngia erythrocarpa,
Youngia lanata,
Youngia serawschanica,
Youngia conjunctiva,
Youngia prattii,
Youngia nilgiriensis,
Youngia wilsonii,
Youngia pilifera,
Youngia simulatrix,
Youngia gracilipes,
Youngia bifurcata,
Youngia henryi,
Youngia longipes,
Youngia hondae,
Youngia corniculata,
Youngia mairei,
Youngia terminalis,
Youngia conjunctiva,
Youngia atripappa,
Youngia humifusa,
Youngia zhengyiana,
Youngia purpimea,
Youngia gongshanensis,
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,