Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paleacea
ID:
8362

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Babc. & Stebbins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 484: 67 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007691

Common Names

  • Paleacean Hawkweed
  • Paleacean Mouse-ear
  • Paleacean Hawk's-beard

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Synonyms

  • Youngia paleacea paleacea [unknown]
  • Youngia paleacea smithii Babc. & Stebbins [unknown]
  • Youngia paleacea yunnanensis (Babc.) Babc. & Stebbins [unknown]
  • Crepis paleacea Diels [unknown]
  • Crepis yunnanensis Babc. [unknown]

Description

Youngia paleacea (also called Pale-flowered hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia paleacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Youngia paleacea has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia paleacea is an annual plant native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It needs regular watering and should be kept moist during the growing season. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Youngia paleacea

Youngia paleacea is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Youngia paleacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Youngia paleacea?

Youngia paleacea

What is the common name of Youngia paleacea?

Pale Youngia

What is the natural habitat of Youngia paleacea?

It is found in temperate regions of Europe and North America.

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-107432: 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.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.