Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humifusa
ID:
1326437

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

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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.

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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 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

Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Xin Fen Gao (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.F.Gao' in the authors string.
Yu Lan Peng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Peng' in the authors string.