Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crepoides
ID:
102450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinb. xi. 842. 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101779

Common Names

  • Launaea Crepoides
  • Creeping Launaea
  • Creeping Lettuce

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Description

Launaea crepoides (also called Creeping Launaea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea crepoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Launaea crepoides is yellow with a white center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea crepoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to start the seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and then transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last frost. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Launaea crepoides

Launaea crepoides is native to Africa and can be found in areas of Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia.

Launaea crepoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea crepoides?

Launaea crepoides

What is the family of Launaea crepoides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Launaea crepoides?

Creeping Launaea

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-5895: Based on the initial data import
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.