Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
57719

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Babc.) Babc. & Stebbins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 484: 79 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057048



Common Names

  • Wilson's Youngia
  • Youngia wilsonii
  • Wilson's Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Crepis wilsonii Babc. [unknown]

Description

Youngia wilsonii (also called Wilson's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Youngia wilsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Youngia wilsonii is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Youngia wilsonii is a perennial plant native to China. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Youngia wilsonii

Youngia wilsonii can be found in the grasslands of China.

Youngia wilsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Youngia wilsonii?

Youngia wilsonii

What is the common name of Youngia wilsonii?

Wilson's Hawkweed

What is the growth habit of Youngia wilsonii?

It is an upright, clump-forming perennial.

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-155720: Based on the initial data import
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.