Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubida
ID:
10506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Babc. & Stebbins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 484: 10 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009835

Common Names

  • Youngia rubida
  • Red Youngia
  • Red False Foxglove

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Description

Youngia rubida (also called Red Youngia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and ovate leaves. It is native to East Asia and grows in dry grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia rubida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Youngia rubida has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia rubida is a perennial plant native to California, USA. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Youngia rubida

Youngia rubida can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Youngia rubida FAQ

What are the common names of Youngia rubida?

Youngia rubida is commonly known as the Red Hawkweed.

What is the growth habit of Youngia rubida?

Youngia rubida is an upright, clump-forming perennial.

What is the optimal growing environment for Youngia rubida?

Youngia rubida prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

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-109528: 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.