Youngia japonica
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Oriental False Hawk's-beard
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Summary
Source: WikipediaYoungia japonica, commonly called Oriental false hawksbeard, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Native to eastern Asia, it is now found as a weed nearly worldwide.
Description
An erect annual herb. It grows to 60 cm high. The leaves normally form a rosette or ring near the base. They are 5-10 cm long. Leaves on the stem are smaller. The sap is white and milky. The flowers occur in heads of about 20 flowers on an almost leafless stalk. The flowers are yellow. The fruit is round in cross section and flat at the top.
Edible Uses
Young leaves and the young plant as a whole can be eaten raw or cooked.
Traditional Uses
The young plants before flowering are used as a potherb. The stems and leaves are eaten.
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Medicinal Uses
The plant is antitussive and febrifuge. It is also used in the treatment of boils and snakebites.
Distribution
A tropical plant. In Papua New Guinea it occurs from 1,000 to 3,000 m altitude. In Nepal it grows between 230-2900 m altitude. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Where It Grows
American Samoa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bhutan, Caribbean, China, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, South America, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tibet, USA, Vietnam, West Indies,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seeds.
Propagation
Sow seed in middle to late spring directly in situ. If seed is limited, sow in a cold frame in April and plant out in late spring.
Other Uses
None known.
Other Information
It is sold in markets.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 90.1 | 55 | 13 | 2.2 | — | 50 | — | — |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chaulane, Dudhe, Japanese hawkweed, Pporibaengi, Rungdum, Rupjup
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