Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balf.f.) B.Mies
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Senckenberg. Biol. 74: 231 (1994): (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056089
Common Names
- Launaea Rhynchocarpa
- Rhynchocarpa Launaea
- Rhynchocarpa
Synonyms
- Lactuca rhynchocarpa Balf.f. [unknown]
Description
Launaea rhynchocarpa (also called African lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and savannas. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Launaea rhynchocarpa is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Launaea rhynchocarpa is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene, with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Launaea rhynchocarpa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is important to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few months.
Where to Find Launaea rhynchocarpa
Launaea rhynchocarpa can be found in the African countries of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.
Launaea rhynchocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Launaea rhynchocarpa?
Launaea rhynchocarpa
What is the common name of Launaea rhynchocarpa?
African lettuce
Where is Launaea rhynchocarpa found?
Launaea rhynchocarpa is found in Africa and the Middle East.
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
B. Mies: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Mies' in the authors string.