Youngia pilifera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilifera
ID:
60515
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Shih
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 33(2): 183 (1995) (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059844
Common Names
- Hairy False Hawksbeard
- Hairy Hawkweed
- Hairy Hawk's-beard
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Youngia pilifera (also called Hairy Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Asia, and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Youngia pilifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Youngia pilifera has yellow flowers with a single row of petals, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Youngia pilifera is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to divide the rootstock in the spring or fall. Plant the divisions at the same depth as the original plant and water them well.
Where to Find Youngia pilifera
Youngia pilifera is native to East Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Youngia pilifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Youngia pilifera?
Youngia pilifera
What type of plant is Youngia pilifera?
Annual herb
Where does Youngia pilifera grow?
Native to Asia
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-16912: Based on the initial data import
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.