Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serawschanica
ID:
46984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Fedtsch.) Babc. & Stebbins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. xviii. 231 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046313



Common Names

  • Youngia
  • Serawschanica
  • False Hawkbit


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Description

Youngia serawschanica (also called Serawschan's hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, yellow flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, rocky soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia serawschanica is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Youngia serawschanica has yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia serawschanica is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, collect ripe seed heads and sow them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from healthy, mature stems and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Youngia serawschanica

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

Youngia serawschanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Youngia serawschanica?

Youngia serawschanica

What is the family of Youngia serawschanica?

Asteraceae

Where is Youngia serawschanica native to?

Asia

What type of plant is Youngia serawschanica?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the common name of Youngia serawschanica?

Seraw's youngia

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.
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:261158-1: Based on the initial data import