Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simulatrix
ID:
63231

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Babc.) Babc. & Stebbins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 484: 39 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062560

Common Names

  • Youngia Simulatrix
  • False Hawkweed
  • False Oxeye Daisy

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Description

Youngia simulatrix (also called 'False Hawk's-beard', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia simulatrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Youngia simulatrix is yellow in color, with a tubular shape and five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings of Youngia simulatrix have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia simulatrix can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to plant in spring or fall and to water regularly until established.

Where to Find Youngia simulatrix

Youngia simulatrix is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Gansu, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi.

Youngia simulatrix FAQ

What is the common name of Youngia simulatrix?

False hawkbit

What type of soil does Youngia simulatrix prefer?

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil

What type of light does Youngia simulatrix need?

Full sun

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:261162-1: Based on the initial data import