Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
92303

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 351 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091632



Common Names

  • Launaea pumila
  • Cushion Spurge
  • Sea Lavender


Searching for Launaea pumila? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Zollikoferia pumila DC. [unknown]
  • Podospermum pumilum Sweet [unknown]
  • Scorzonera glandulosa Pourr. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Sonchus scorzoneriformis Lag. [unknown]
  • Launaea anomala (Batt.) Maire [unknown]
  • Launaea fragilis pumila (Cav.) O.Bolòs & al. [deprecated]
  • Launaea fragilis pumila (Cav.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Zollikoferia anomala Batt. [unknown]
  • Picridium cernuum Dufour ex DC. [unknown]
  • Sonchus scorzoneraeformis Lag. [unknown]
  • Rhabdotheca pumila Pomel [unknown]
  • Scorzonera pumila Cav. [unknown]

Description

Launaea pumila (also called Launaea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It has yellow flowers and finely divided leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils, along roadsides and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea pumila is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens, parks, and other outdoor spaces. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Launaea pumila has yellow flowers with five petals and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have short, rounded leaves with a pointed tip.

Searching for Launaea pumila? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea pumila is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the root system. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Launaea pumila

Launaea pumila can be found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region, including the Canary Islands, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Launaea pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea pumila?

Launaea pumila

What is the common name of Launaea pumila?

Dwarf Launaea

What is the natural habitat of Launaea pumila?

Launaea pumila is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Madagascar.

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-47896: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.