Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 415 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010720
Common Names
- Launaea
- Asplenifolia
- Fernleaf Launaea
Description
Launaea aspleniifolia (also called Asplenium Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico and is found in dry, sandy soils of deserts and plains.
Uses & Benefits
Launaea aspleniifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Launaea aspleniifolia has small, yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Launaea aspleniifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location, and keep the soil moist. The plant can also be propagated from cuttings taken from the stem or root. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they root.
Where to Find Launaea aspleniifolia
Launaea aspleniifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Launaea aspleniifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Launaea aspleniifolia?
Launaea aspleniifolia
What is the common name of Launaea aspleniifolia?
Asplenium-leaved launaea
What is the habitat of Launaea aspleniifolia?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
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,