Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
24373

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 33(2): 185 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023702

Common Names

  • Youngia sericea
  • Silky Hawksbeard
  • Silky False Hawksbeard

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Synonyms

  • Tibetoseris sericeus (C.Shih) Sennikov [unknown]
  • Pseudoyoungia sericea (C.Shih) D.Maity & Maiti [unknown]

Description

Youngia sericea (also called Silky Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food additive in some dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Youngia sericea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia sericea is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process and may take up to two years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Youngia sericea

Youngia sericea can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Youngia sericea FAQ

What type of plant is Youngia sericea?

Youngia sericea is an annual herbaceous plant.

What is the scientific classification of Youngia sericea?

Youngia sericea belongs to the family Asteraceae, genus Youngia, and species sericea.

What is the natural habitat of Youngia sericea?

Youngia sericea is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

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