Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
97716

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Amin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Student Fl. Egypt 84. 1956

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000097045



Common Names

  • Launaea Procumbens
  • Prostrate Spurge
  • Spreading Spurge


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Description

Launaea procumbens (also called prostrate sand-bur, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Americas. It grows in sandy soils, often in dry, open areas such as deserts and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Launaea procumbens is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea procumbens is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a well-drained seedbed. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in summer or autumn and root in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Launaea procumbens

Launaea procumbens can be found in parts of the Middle East, including Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.

Launaea procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea procumbens?

Launaea procumbens

What type of plant is Launaea procumbens?

Launaea procumbens is a type of shrub.

Where can Launaea procumbens be found?

Launaea procumbens can be found in 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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Amal Amin (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:229045-1: Based on the initial data import