Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.Popov) M.Popov ex Pavlov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Fl. Centr. Kazakh. 3: 360 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051488
Common Names
- Korovin's Launaea
- Korovin's Lettuce
- Korovin's False Sowthistle
Synonyms
- Zollikoferia korovinii Popov [unknown]
- Rhabdotheca korovinii (Popov) Kirp. [unknown]
- Rhabdotheca korovinii Kirp. ex Kovalevsk. [unknown]
Description
Launaea korovinii (also called Korovin's Launaea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Launaea korovinii is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Launaea korovinii has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Launaea korovinii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or early summer. Division is best done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Launaea korovinii
Launaea korovinii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides.
Launaea korovinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Launaea korovinii?
Launaea korovinii
What is the common name of Launaea korovinii?
Korovin's Launaea
What is the family of Launaea korovinii?
Asteraceae
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,