Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rueppellii
ID:
134843

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Amin ex Boulos

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134172



Common Names

  • Launaea rueppellii
  • Rueppell's Lettuce
  • Rueppell's Launaea


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Synonyms

  • Dianthoseris rueppellii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Rhabdotheca rueppellii Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
  • Sonchus rueppellii R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Sonchus dianthoseris rueppellii (Sch.Bip. ex Oliv. & Hiern) Chiov. [unknown]
  • Dianthoseris rueppellii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Rhabdotheca rueppellii Sch.Bip. ex Schweinf. [unknown]

Description

Launaea rueppellii (also called Rueppell's sand-bur, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in sandy soils and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea rueppellii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It is also used in xeriscaping and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Launaea rueppellii has small, yellow-white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea rueppellii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or early autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Launaea rueppellii

Launaea rueppellii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in sunny, dry areas with well-drained soil.

Launaea rueppellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea rueppellii?

Launaea rueppellii

What is the natural habitat of Launaea rueppellii?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands of Africa.

What is the flowering period of Launaea rueppellii?

It flowers from August to October.

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-9497: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Loutfy Boulos (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boulos' in the authors string.
Amal Amin (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amin' in the authors string.