Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
22275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1):194 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021604

Common Names

  • Youngia Japonica
  • Japonica False Hawkweed
  • Japanese False Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Youngia integrifolia Cass. [unknown]
  • Lactuca napifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Youngia napifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes japonica L. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes lyrata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Youngia ambigua DC. [unknown]
  • Lactuca taquetii H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Youngia fastigiata DC. [unknown]
  • Chondrilla japonica Lam. [unknown]
  • Crepis japonica japonica [unknown]
  • Crepis japonica genuine Hochr. [unknown]
  • Crepis japonica japonica [unknown]
  • Youngia mauritiana mauritiana [unknown]
  • Youngia fastigiata fastigiata [unknown]
  • Crepis japonica japonica [unknown]
  • Youngia mauritiana integrifolia (Cass.) DC. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes striata Blume [unknown]
  • Crepis japonica (L.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Chondrilla multiflora Poir. [unknown]
  • Youngia striata DC. [unknown]
  • Crepis formosana Hayata [unknown]
  • Youngia thunbergiana DC. [unknown]
  • Youngia japonica japonica [unknown]
  • Prenanthes fastigiata Blume [unknown]
  • Crepis japonica elstonii Hochr. [unknown]
  • Crepis taquetii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Youngia mauritiana DC. [unknown]
  • Youngia poosia DC. [unknown]
  • Youngia japonica formosana (Hayata) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Youngia japonica formosana (Hayata) H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Youngia fastigiata luxurians Miq. [unknown]
  • Youngia japonica japonica [unknown]
  • Youngia napifera DC. ex Wight [unknown]
  • Youngia runcinata DC. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes poosia Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Youngia gracilis Miq. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes multiflora Thunb. [unknown]
  • Youngia formosana (Hayata) Hara [unknown]
  • Lactuca taraxacum H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Prenanthes napifolia Wall. [unknown]
  • Youngia multiflora DC. [unknown]
  • Prenanthella japonica L. [unknown]
  • Youngia poosa DC. [unknown]

Description

Youngia japonica (also called Japanese Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a rosette of leaves at the base, and its flower heads are borne in a flat-topped inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and as a diuretic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Youngia japonica sub. longiflora Babc. & Stebbins
Youngia japonica sub. elstonii (Hochreutiner) Babc. & Stebbins

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Youngia japonica has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia japonica is a perennial plant that is native to East Asia. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Youngia japonica

Youngia japonica is native to East Asia and can be found in the wild in this region.

Youngia japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Youngia japonica?

Youngia japonica

What type of plant is Youngia japonica?

Annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Youngia japonica?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-120892: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.