Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Dandy
Source:
gcc
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
in F. W. Andrews, Fl. Pl. Sudan 3: 40. 1956
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007824
Common Names
- Launaea Capitata
- Headed Launaea
- Headed Lettuce
Synonyms
- Lomatolepis glomerata Cass. [unknown]
- Microrhynchus glomeratus Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
- Chondrilla capitata Sieber ex DC. [unknown]
- Chondrilla capitata Sieber [unknown]
- Sonchus mareoticus Barbey [unknown]
- Sonchus mareoticus Delile [unknown]
- Sonchus capitatus Spreng. [unknown]
- Zollikoferia glomerata Boiss. [unknown]
- Launaea glomerata Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Launaea capitata (also called Head-forming Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers dry habitats and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Launaea capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Launaea capitata is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, four-angled seed. The seedlings are small, with four-angled leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Launaea capitata is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Launaea capitata
Launaea capitata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Launaea capitata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Launaea capitata?
Launaea capitata is native to North Africa and the Middle East.
What is the growth habit of Launaea capitata?
Launaea capitata is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.
What is the lifespan of Launaea capitata?
Launaea capitata has a lifespan of up to 20 years.
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,