Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cichorioides
ID:
131604

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 18(3): 446 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130933



Common Names

  • Lactuca cichorioides
  • Cichorioides Lettuce
  • Cichorioides Lactuca


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Synonyms

  • Crepis cichoriodes Hiern [unknown]

Description

Lactuca cichorioides (also called Cichorioides Lettuce, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran. It grows in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca cichorioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat skin conditions, inflammation, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lactuca cichorioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca cichorioides is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Lactuca cichorioides

Lactuca cichorioides is found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.

Lactuca cichorioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca cichorioides?

Lactuca cichorioides

What are the common names of Lactuca cichorioides?

Chicory-leaved Lettuce, Chicory-leaved Lettuceweed

What is the natural habitat of Lactuca cichorioides?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

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-91816: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.