Yellow mosquetas are mainly distributed in Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hubei, Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou and other provinces. They usually live in the forests, wayside, lawns of hillsides or valley. They have good adaptability, are photophilous and can resist cold. They prefer moist soil but should be prevented from hydrops. Light loam is perfect for them.

Yellow mosquetas are valuable medicines which can clearing away heat and toxic materials, relax the muscles and stimulate the blood circulation, induce diuresis for treating strangurtia, etc. They are especially effective for OAD, numbness of limbs and arthralgia.

Yellow mosquetas are of cosmetic use. People can collect and mash their petals, add honey and make facial masks which help eliminate scytitis, improve the cell viability of skin, and reduce stains, whelks, acnes and other diseases.