Lactuca calophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophylla
ID:
89153
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 18(3): 439 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088482
Common Names
- Large-leaved Lettuce
- California Lettuce
- Large-leaved Lactuca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lactuca calophylla (also called Large-Leaved Lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in late summer. It grows in moist, shady woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca calophylla has many medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, digestive issues, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lactuca calophylla is a yellow-green color and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and yellow-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lactuca calophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is easily propagated by seed or division. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-10.
Where to Find Lactuca calophylla
Lactuca calophylla can be found in the western United States.
Lactuca calophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca calophylla?
Lactuca calophylla
What type of plant is Lactuca calophylla?
Lactuca calophylla is a herb
Where is Lactuca calophylla found?
Lactuca calophylla is found in Mexico
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-44816: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.