Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
omanensis
ID:
124320

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Kilian

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Englera 17: 343 (1997) (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123649



Common Names

  • Oman Launaea
  • Oman False Daisy
  • Oman Daisy


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Description

Launaea omanensis (also called Oman Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea omanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Launaea omanensis has small, yellow flowers with spiny bracts. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have spiny, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea omanensis is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Launaea omanensis

Launaea omanensis is native to the Arabian Peninsula.

Launaea omanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea omanensis?

Launaea omanensis

What is the common name of Launaea omanensis?

Oman Lettuce

What is the natural habitat of Launaea omanensis?

Dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, hillsides and roadsides

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-84787: Based on the initial data import
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.