Youngia japonica
Youngia japonica, commonly known as the Japanese hawkweed, is a resilient herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to East Asia, this small, leafy perennial features delicate yellow flowers. It is frequently studied in ethnobotany for its potential therapeutic properties and its role within various traditional medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Youngia japonica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Youngia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Youngia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and scattered geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence can be noted specifically in Sicilia. Its range also extends to Macaronesia, where it is found on both the Canary Islands and Madeira. Moving toward the Southern Hemisphere, the species inhabits the KwaZulu-Natal region of Southern Africa. Finally, its distribution reaches the Western Indian Ocean, specifically within the Comoros.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
Activities
Youngia japonica has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiallergenic, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiallergenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |