Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarmentosa
ID:
4298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 350 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003627



Common Names

  • Launaea Sarmentosa
  • Sarmentosa Launaea
  • Launaea


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Synonyms

  • Ammoseris sarmentosus D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Microrhynchus dregeanus DC. [unknown]
  • Microrhynchus bellidifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Ammoseris bellidifolia D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Ammoseris sarmentosa javanica Backer [unknown]
  • Ammoseris sarmentosa sarmentosa [unknown]
  • Launaea sarmentosa sarmentosa [unknown]
  • Ammoseris sarmentosa (Willd.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Microrhynchus sarmentosus DC. [unknown]
  • Launaea bellidifolia Cass. [unknown]
  • Launaea pinnatifida Cass. [unknown]
  • Launaea sarmentosa javanica Back. [unknown]
  • Chondrilla sarmentosa Poir. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes sarmentosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Lactuca sarmentosa (Willd.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Launaea sarmentosa (also called Trailing Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, and is characterized by its yellow flower heads and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea sarmentosa 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, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Launaea sarmentosa has small, yellow flowers that form a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea sarmentosa is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Launaea sarmentosa

Launaea sarmentosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Launaea sarmentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea sarmentosa?

Launaea sarmentosa

What is the common name of Launaea sarmentosa?

Sarmentose Launaea

Where is Launaea sarmentosa native to?

Africa

What type of plant is Launaea sarmentosa?

Herb

What is the growth habit of Launaea sarmentosa?

Creeping

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-103503: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.