Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viminea
ID:
28964

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Batt.) Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Jahandiez & Maire, Cat. Pl. Maroc 3: 846. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028293



Common Names

  • Viminea
  • Launaea Viminea
  • Viminea Daisy


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Description

Launaea viminea (also called 'Vine Launaea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats, and has yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets and a yellow center. The leaves are lanceolate and have a toothed margin.

Uses & Benefits

Launaea viminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Launaea viminea is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Launaea viminea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate dry conditions, but will need regular watering during periods of drought. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote further blooming.

Where to Find Launaea viminea

Launaea viminea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sandy areas of the region.

Launaea viminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Launaea viminea?

Launaea viminea

What is the common name of Launaea viminea?

Vine-like Launaea

What type of plant is Launaea viminea?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:229066-1: Based on the initial data import