Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dolichophylla
ID:
135603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Res. Kyoto Univ. Sci. Exped. Karak. & Hinduk. 1955 8(Addit. & Corr. Fl.Afghan.): 150. 1966 ; et in Fl. E. Himal. 341 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134932



Common Names

  • Dolichophylla Lettuce
  • Dolichophylla Wild Lettuce
  • Dolichophylla Prickly Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Chondrilla longifolia Wall. [unknown]
  • Lactuca wallichiana Tuisl [unknown]
  • Lactuca longifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Mulgedium sagittatum Royle [unknown]
  • Lactuca handeliana S.Y.Hu [unknown]

Description

Lactuca dolichophylla (also called long-leaved lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has linear-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows and grasslands, and can be found in elevations up to 2,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca dolichophylla has medicinal properties and is used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca dolichophylla is yellow and daisy-like with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca dolichophylla can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or early summer. Divisions should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Lactuca dolichophylla

Lactuca dolichophylla is native to East Asia and is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Lactuca dolichophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca dolichophylla?

Lactuca dolichophylla

What is the common name of Lactuca dolichophylla?

Lactuca

What is the natural habitat of Lactuca dolichophylla?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-957: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.