Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polydichotoma
ID:
16679

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ostenf.) Amin ex N.Kilian

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Englera 17: 166 (1997): (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016008



Common Names

  • Launaea polydichotoma
  • African Lettuce
  • African Daisy


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Description

Launaea polydichotoma (also called 'many-forked lettuce', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea polydichotoma is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant. Its leaves are used to make tea, and its fruits are edible. It is also used to make dyes and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Launaea polydichotoma has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea polydichotoma is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Launaea polydichotoma

Launaea polydichotoma is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Launaea polydichotoma FAQ

What is Launaea polydichotoma's common name?

It is commonly known as the Many-branched Bur-sage

What is the scientific classification of Launaea polydichotoma?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae

Where is Launaea polydichotoma native to?

It is native to 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-115488: Based on the initial data import
Carl Hansen Ostenfeld (1873-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ostenf.' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.
Amal Amin (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amin' in the authors string.