Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
88316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3(8): 416 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087645



Common Names

  • Launaea secunda
  • Secondary Launaea
  • Giant Ragweed


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Synonyms

  • Zollikoferia secunda Boiss. [unknown]
  • Chondrilla secunda Royle [unknown]
  • Microrhynchus secundus C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Chondrilla secunda Royle ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Launaea secunda (also called Second Launaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has a slender stem and can reach up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea secunda is a small, perennial herb native to Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers can be used to make a tea. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Launaea secunda is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea secunda is a perennial herb that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Launaea secunda

Launaea secunda is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andean highlands.

Launaea secunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea secunda?

Launaea secunda

What type of plant is Launaea secunda?

It is an herbaceous perennial

Where does Launaea secunda grow?

It grows in South America

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-440: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.