Youngia yilingii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yilingii
ID:
15426
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Shih
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 33(2): 181 (1995) (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014755
Common Names
- Youngia Yilingii
- Chinese Hawkweed
- Yiling Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Youngia yilingii (also called 'Yiling Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to East Asia, and is often found in grassy, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Youngia yilingii is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and for its ability to attract beneficial insects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Youngia yilingii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
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Youngia yilingii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established. Once established, the plants should be watered only during dry periods. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or fall and replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Youngia yilingii
Youngia yilingii is native to China and can be found in grasslands, shrublands, and open woodlands.
Youngia yilingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Youngia yilingii?
Youngia yilingii
What is the family of Youngia yilingii?
Asteraceae
Where is Youngia yilingii native to?
China
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-114272: Based on the initial data import
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.