Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
96478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Babc. ex Kerr

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Fl. Siam. 2: 299 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095807

Common Names

  • African Daisy
  • Cushion Daisy
  • Prairie Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Launaea glabra Franch. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes acaulis Roxb. [unknown]
  • Youngia acaulis (Roxb.) DC. [unknown]
  • Lactuca rigida DC. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes rigida Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Sonchus metzianus Sch.Bip. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Sonchus metzianus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes glabra B.Heyne [unknown]
  • Lactuca glabra DC. [unknown]
  • Microrhynchus glaber Wight [unknown]
  • Crepis tonkinensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Microrhynchus acaulis Kurz [unknown]
  • Launaea tonkinensis (Gagnep.) Babc. ex Kerr [unknown]
  • Crepis acaulis (Roxb.) Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Launaea acaulis (also called 'Cushion Spurge', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Launaea acaulis has yellow flowers with a single head of disc florets. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea acaulis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will flower more profusely if given regular watering.

Where to Find Launaea acaulis

Launaea acaulis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Southern France, Italy, and Spain.

Launaea acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea acaulis?

Launaea acaulis

What is the common name of Launaea acaulis?

Stemless launaea

What is the family of Launaea acaulis?

Asteraceae

Species in the Launaea genus

Launaea sarmentosa, Launaea quercifolia, Launaea oligocephala, Launaea capitata, Launaea aspleniifolia, Launaea picridioides, Launaea polydichotoma, Launaea almahrahensis, Launaea thalassica, Launaea nudicaulis, Launaea rogersii, Launaea violacea, Launaea hafunensis, Launaea nudicaulis, Launaea viminea, Launaea viminea, Launaea taraxacifolia, Launaea cabrae, Launaea nana, Launaea platyphylla, Launaea microcephala, Launaea socotrana, Launaea picridioides, Launaea arborescens, Launaea stocksiana, Launaea korovinii, Launaea massauensis, Launaea stenocephala, Launaea rhynchocarpa, Launaea acanthodes, Launaea petitiana, Launaea angustifolia, Launaea mucronata, Launaea polyclada, Launaea benadirensis, Launaea spinosa, Launaea bornmuelleri, Launaea quettaensis, Launaea castanosperma, Launaea cornuta, Launaea intybacea, Launaea massauensis, Launaea secunda, Launaea pumila, Launaea cervicornis, Launaea acaulis, Launaea procumbens, Launaea crepoides, Launaea amal-aminiae, Launaea crassifolia,

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-51979: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
E. B. Babcock (1877-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babc.' in the authors string.
Arthur Francis George Kerr (1877-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kerr' in the authors string.