Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
2274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg xix. (1874) 525.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001603



Common Names

  • Formosana Lactuca
  • Formosana Hawkweed
  • Formosana Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Pterocypsela sonchus (H.Lév. & Vaniot) C.Shih [unknown]
  • Pterocypsela formosana (Maxim.) C.Shih [unknown]
  • Lactuca sonchus H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Lactuca morii Hayata [unknown]

Description

Lactuca formosana (also called Formosan Lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a white midrib. It has yellow flowers with a white center and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca formosana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lactuca formosana has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca formosana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Lactuca formosana

Lactuca formosana can be found in Taiwan and Japan.

Lactuca formosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca formosana?

Lactuca formosana

What is the common name of Lactuca formosana?

Formosana

What is the family of Lactuca formosana?

Asteraceae

Where is Lactuca formosana native to?

Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Lactuca formosana?

Herbaceous perennial

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