Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bornmuelleri
ID:
74767

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hausskn. ex Bornm.) Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 60 Abt. B: 226 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074096

Common Names

  • Bornmueller's Launaea
  • Bornmueller's Sand-aster
  • Bornmueller's Sand Aster

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Synonyms

  • Zollikoferia bornmuelleri Hausskn. ex Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Launaea bornmuelleri (also called Bornmueller's Launaea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea bornmuelleri is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Launaea bornmuelleri has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea bornmuelleri is a perennial plant that can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Launaea bornmuelleri

Launaea bornmuelleri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Caucasus.

Launaea bornmuelleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea bornmuelleri?

Launaea bornmuelleri

What type of plant is Launaea bornmuelleri?

Launaea bornmuelleri is a perennial herb.

Where does Launaea bornmuelleri grow?

Launaea bornmuelleri is native to the Middle East.

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-30830: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.