Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dunn) Y.L.Peng & X.F.Gao
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 159(4): 252 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338891
Common Names
- Youngia humifusa
- Youngia
- Humifusa
Description
Youngia humifusa (also called Youngia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is an herbaceous annual, growing in open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Youngia humifusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Youngia humifusa is a yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Youngia humifusa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Youngia humifusa
Youngia humifusa is native to China.
Youngia humifusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Youngia humifusa?
Youngia humifusa
What are the common names of Youngia humifusa?
Coralberry, Coralberry Bush
What is the growth habit of Youngia humifusa?
It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.
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,
References
Yu Lan Peng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Peng' in the authors string.