Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
43523

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bak.) Chiov.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Res. Sci. Somalia Ital. 1: 108 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042852

Common Names

  • Launaea
  • Nana
  • Launaea nana

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Description

Launaea nana (also called Dwarf Sandbur, among many other common names) is an annual herb with spiny leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to North America and grows in sandy, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Launaea nana is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea nana is an annual herbaceous species native to Africa. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position.

Where to Find Launaea nana

Launaea nana can be found in the Canary Islands.

Launaea nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea nana?

Launaea nana

Where is Launaea nana native to?

South Africa

What type of plant is Launaea nana?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

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