Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Boulos
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 115: 58 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023795
Common Names
- Violacea Launaea
- Violacea Aster
- Violacea Fleabane
Synonyms
- Sonchus violaceus O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Launaea violacea (also called violet launaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, purple flowers and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Launaea violacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, malaria, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Launaea violacea is purple and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Launaea violacea is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in dry, sandy soils and is native to the Mediterranean region. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and lightly fertilized. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and watered regularly. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require minimal care.
Where to Find Launaea violacea
Launaea violacea is native to North Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.
Launaea violacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Launaea violacea?
Launaea violacea
What is the common name of Launaea violacea?
Violet-Flowered Launaea
What is the natural habitat of Launaea violacea?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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,