Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
socotrana
ID:
45711

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Kilian

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Englera 17: 265 (1997) (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045040

Common Names

  • Socotrana Launaea
  • Launaea Socotrana
  • Socotrana Launaea

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Description

Launaea socotrana (also called 'Socotran Cabbage', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the island of Socotra. It has small, oval leaves with a silvery sheen, and produces yellow flowers in the spring. It grows in rocky, mountainous habitats, often in areas with poor soil.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea socotrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Launaea socotrana has yellow flowers with purple centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea socotrana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division or seed and will self-seed in the garden.

Where to Find Launaea socotrana

Launaea socotrana is native to the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean.

Launaea socotrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea socotrana?

Launaea socotrana

What is the common name of Launaea socotrana?

Socotran lettuce

Where is Launaea socotrana native to?

Socotra Island

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-143560: Based on the initial data import
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.