Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petitiana
ID:
61454

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) N.Kilian

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Englera 17: 231 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060783

Common Names

  • Petit's Launaea
  • Launaea Petitiana
  • Petit's Launaea Plant

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Description

Launaea petitiana (also called Petit's Launaea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa and the Middle East. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea petitiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Launaea petitiana is a small yellow flower with 5 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea petitiana is a perennial plant native to Africa. It is easy to propagate by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in dry soils. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Launaea petitiana

Launaea petitiana is native to the Canary Islands and is commonly found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Launaea petitiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea petitiana?

Launaea petitiana

What is the common name of Launaea petitiana?

Petit's Launaea

Where is Launaea petitiana found?

Launaea petitiana is found in the Mediterranean region.

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-17821: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.