Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rarifolia
ID:
129863

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv. & Hiern) Boulos

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 115: 59 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129192



Common Names

  • Launaea rarifolia
  • Scarce Launaea
  • Scarce-leaved Launaea


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca stenocephala Baker [unknown]
  • Lactuca varianii I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Sonchus verdickii R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Launaea fischeri (O.Hoffm.) Boulos [unknown]
  • Sonchus lanifer Dinter [unknown]
  • Lactuca verdickii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Sonchus fischeri O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Launaea pauciflora (Baker) Humbert & Boulos [unknown]
  • Sonchus pauciflorus Baker [unknown]
  • Lactuca pauciflora (Baker) Humbert [unknown]
  • Launaea rarifolia rarifolia [unknown]
  • Launaea macer (S.Moore) Boulos [unknown]
  • Launaea verdickii (De Wild.) Boulos [unknown]
  • Lactuca welwitschii Scott Elliot [unknown]
  • Sonchus welwitschii (Scott-Elliot) Chiov. ex S.Moore [unknown]
  • Brachyramphus nudicaulis Klatt [unknown]
  • Sonchus rarifolius Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Sonchus macer S.Moore [unknown]
  • Sonchus welwitschii Chiov. ex Mendonça [unknown]
  • Sonchus welwitschii (Scott-Elliot) Chiov. [unknown]

Description

Launaea rarifolia (also called Argentinean tarweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru, and it grows in grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea rarifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Launaea rarifolia has yellow flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea rarifolia is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from non-flowering shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Launaea rarifolia

Launaea rarifolia is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Launaea rarifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea rarifolia?

Launaea rarifolia

What is the natural habitat of Launaea rarifolia?

Grasslands

What is the flowering season of Launaea rarifolia?

Spring

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-90134: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Loutfy Boulos (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boulos' in the authors string.