Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quercifolia
ID:
5436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pamp.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Pl. Trip. 269. 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004765



Common Names

  • Launaea quercifolia
  • Oakleaf Lettuce
  • Oakleaf Launaea


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Synonyms

  • Atalanthus quercifolius Pomel [unknown]
  • Sonchus quercifolius Desf. [unknown]
  • Launaea quercifolia quercifolia [unknown]
  • Zollikoferia quercifolia Coss. & Kralik [unknown]
  • Rhabdotheca quercifolia Pomel [unknown]
  • Launaea quercifolia pennatipartita Le Houér. [unknown]

Description

Launaea quercifolia (also called 'Oakleaf Lettuce', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea quercifolia is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak and can be used to control erosion. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Launaea quercifolia has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea quercifolia is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Launaea quercifolia

Launaea quercifolia is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Launaea quercifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea quercifolia?

Launaea quercifolia

What is the common name of Launaea quercifolia?

Oakleaf lettuce

What is the natural habitat of Launaea quercifolia?

Launaea quercifolia is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North 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