About Creeping Launea
Creeping Launea (Launaea procumbens) is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is typically found in sandy areas. It occurs across India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-October. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Launaea procumbens
- Genus
- Launaea
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Sandy areas
- Distribution
- India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-October
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Jangi gobi
- Marathi
- पाथरी Pathari
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Creeping Launea belongs to the Asteraceae family.
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