Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Kuntze
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 350 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051014
Common Names
- Launaea Stocksiana
- Stocksiana Launaea
- Stocksiana's Launaea
Synonyms
- Launaea stocksiana Burkill [unknown]
- Zollikoferia stocksiana Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Launaea stocksiana (also called Stocks' Sandbur, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It is characterized by its small, yellow flower heads and hairy leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Launaea stocksiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases. Its leaves are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Launaea stocksiana has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Launaea stocksiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot with some shade during the hottest part of the day. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame and then transplant the seedlings into their permanent positions when they are large enough.
Where to Find Launaea stocksiana
Launaea stocksiana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sandy soils.
Launaea stocksiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Launaea stocksiana?
Launaea stocksiana
What is the family of Launaea stocksiana?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Launaea stocksiana?
Grasslands and meadows
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,