Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
youngianum
ID:
670784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Sert. Petrop. 1: verso (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670116



Common Names

  • Young's Barrenwort
  • Young's Epimedium
  • Young's Bishop's Hat


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Synonyms

  • Bonstedtia lilacina (Donckel.) H.R.Wehrh. [unknown]
  • Bonstedtia youngiana (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) H.R.Wehrh. [unknown]
  • Epimedium angustifolium W.T.Macouan [unknown]
  • Epimedium atroroseum H.Vilm. [unknown]
  • Epimedium concinnum Vatke [unknown]
  • Epimedium hybridum C.Morren [unknown]
  • Epimedium lilacinum Donckel. ex C.Morren [unknown]
  • Epimedium macranthum niveum Voss [unknown]
  • Epimedium macranthum roseum Voss [unknown]
  • Epimedium niveum H.Vilm. [unknown]
  • Epimedium roseum hort. ex Vilmorin [unknown]
  • Epimedium sinense H.Vilm. [unknown]
  • Epimedium violaceodiphyllum C.Morren [unknown]
  • Epimedium youngianum aceranthoides Makino [unknown]

Description

Epimedium youngianum (also called Bishop's Hat, Fairy Wings, Horny Goat Weed, among many other common names) is a deciduous perennial plant with ovate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to China and Japan and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Epimedium youngianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including arthritis, osteoporosis, and impotence.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epimedium youngianum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epimedium youngianum is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Epimedium youngianum

Epimedium youngianum is native to the temperate regions of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Epimedium youngianum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Epimedium youngianum?

Epimedium youngianum prefers temperatures between 40-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil is best for Epimedium youngianum?

Epimedium youngianum prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How often should I water Epimedium youngianum?

Epimedium youngianum should be watered once a week, or when the soil is dry.

Species in the Epimedium genus

Epimedium pseudowushanense, Epimedium qingchengshanense, Epimedium acuminatum, Epimedium alpinum, Epimedium baieali-guizhouense, Epimedium baojingensis, Epimedium borealiguizhouense, Epimedium brevicornu, Epimedium campanulatum, Epimedium coactum, Epimedium davidii, Epimedium dewuense, Epimedium diphyllum, Epimedium dolichostemon, Epimedium ecalcaratum, Epimedium elatum, Epimedium elongatum, Epimedium enshiense, Epimedium epsteinii, Epimedium fangii, Epimedium fargesii, Epimedium flavum, Epimedium franchetii, Epimedium glandulosopilosum, Epimedium grandiflorum, Epimedium hunanense, Epimedium ilicifolium, Epimedium koreanum, Epimedium latisepalum, Epimedium leptorrhizum, Epimedium lishihchenii, Epimedium lobophyllum, Epimedium macrosepalum, Epimedium membranaceum, Epimedium mikinorii, Epimedium multiflorum, Epimedium myrianthum, Epimedium ogisui, Epimedium omeiense, Epimedium parvifolium, Epimedium pauciflorum, Epimedium perralderianum, Epimedium pinnatum, Epimedium platypetalum, Epimedium pubescens, Epimedium pubigerum, Epimedium reticulatum, Epimedium rhizomatosum, Epimedium sagittatum, Epimedium sempervirens,

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2791370: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.