Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 122: 157 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044042
Common Names
- Launaea platyphylla
- Broadleaf Sandbur
- Plains Sandbur
Description
Launaea platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Sandbur, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Launaea platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Launaea platyphylla is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is a small rosette with a single stem and lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Launaea platyphylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Launaea platyphylla
Launaea platyphylla is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal cliffs.
Launaea platyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Launaea platyphylla?
Launaea platyphylla
What is the common name of Launaea platyphylla?
Platyphylla Lettuce
What is the habitat of Launaea platyphylla?
Launaea platyphylla is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas
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,