Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanifera
ID:
136811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Mem. Mus. Ci. Nat. Barcelona, Ser. Bot. i. n.° 3, 23 (1925).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136140



Common Names

  • Launaea lanifera
  • Woolly Sand-bur
  • Woolly False-bur-marigold


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Synonyms

  • Launaea spinosa acanthoclada (Maire) Ozenda [unknown]

Description

Launaea lanifera (also called 'Woolly Ironweed', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple-pink flowers. It prefers dry, well-drained soils in full sun and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea lanifera is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Launaea lanifera is yellow and small, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea lanifera is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.

Where to Find Launaea lanifera

Launaea lanifera is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Launaea lanifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea lanifera?

Launaea lanifera

What is the family of Launaea lanifera?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Launaea lanifera?

Africa

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