Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mairei
ID:
125707

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) Babc. & Stebbins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 484: 77 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125036

Common Names

  • Maire's Youngia
  • Maire's Hawkweed
  • Maire's Starweed

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Description

Youngia mairei (also called Maire's Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China. It has a hairy stem and produces yellow flowers. It grows in temperate climates, usually in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia mairei is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Youngia mairei has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia mairei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Youngia mairei

Youngia mairei is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, and Zhejiang.

Youngia mairei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Youngia mairei?

Youngia mairei

What are the common names of Youngia mairei?

Maire's hawk'sbeard

What is the natural habitat of Youngia mairei?

Dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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-86122: Based on the initial data import
E. B. Babcock (1877-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babc.' in the authors string.
G. Ledyard Stebbins (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stebbins' in the authors string.
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.