Youngia pratti - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pratti
ID:
28746
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Babc.) Babc. & Stebbins
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Gen. Youngia (Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. No. 484) 81 (1937).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028075
Common Names
- Youngia Pratti
- Pratti's Youngia
- Pratti Youngia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Youngia pratti (also called Pratt's false hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to Colombia, where it grows in high-altitude páramo and cloud forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Youngia pratti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Youngia pratti is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Youngia pratti is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits.
Where to Find Youngia pratti
Youngia pratti can be found in the alpine meadows of the European Alps, the Carpathian Mountains, and the Caucasus Mountains.
Youngia pratti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Youngia pratti?
Youngia pratti
What are the common names of Youngia pratti?
Common names of Youngia pratti include Pratt's false dandelion and Pratt's hawkweed.
Where does Youngia pratti grow?
Youngia pratti is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-127135: 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.