Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
56639

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Babe.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055968



Common Names

  • Lactuca
  • Acaulis
  • Stemless Lettuce


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Description

Lactuca acaulis (also called Wild Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is found in open grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lactuca acaulis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca acaulis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the same area or in a new location.

Where to Find Lactuca acaulis

Lactuca acaulis is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Lactuca acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca acaulis?

Lactuca acaulis

What is the family of Lactuca acaulis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Lactuca acaulis?

Stemless Lettuce

Species in the Lactuca genus

Lactuca floridana, Lactuca acanthifolia, Lactuca formosana, Lactuca microcephala, Lactuca longespicata, Lactuca rostrata, Lactuca scarioloides, Lactuca praevia, Lactuca zambeziaca, Lactuca schulzeana, Lactuca cyprica, Lactuca rosularis, Lactuca tinctociliata, Lactuca tenerrima, Lactuca dregeana, Lactuca brachyrrhyncha, Lactuca klossii, Lactuca intricata, Lactuca rechingeriana, Lactuca muralis, Lactuca mwinilungensis, Lactuca marunguensis, Lactuca serriola, Lactuca longidentata, Lactuca setosa, Lactuca palmensis, Lactuca corymbosa, Lactuca muralis, Lactuca lasiorhiza, Lactuca triangulata, Lactuca singularis, Lactuca perennis, Lactuca rostrata, Lactuca praecox, Lactuca aculeata, Lactuca czerepanovii, Lactuca dissecta, Lactuca virosa, Lactuca fenzlii, Lactuca raddeana, Lactuca repens, Lactuca hispida, Lactuca biennis, Lactuca mansuensis, Lactuca undulata, Lactuca tatarica, Lactuca indica, Lactuca orientalis, Lactuca alpestris, Lactuca stebbinsii,

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-154618: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.