Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. i. 620.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082997
Common Names
- Lactuca imbricata
- Imbricate Lettuce
- Imbricated Lettuce
Synonyms
- Lactuca gilletii De Wild. [unknown]
- Lactuca imbricata imbricata [unknown]
Description
Lactuca imbricata (also called the Imbricate Lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers with a yellow center, and its leaves are alternate, oblong, and toothed. It is typically found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca imbricata has many ornamental uses, as it produces attractive white flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lactuca imbricata var. hockii (De Wild.) Dethier
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lactuca imbricata are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lactuca imbricata is a perennial herb that is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The plants will self-seed and can become invasive if not managed properly. To control the spread of the plant, deadhead the flowers after they have bloomed. Divide the clumps of the plant every few years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Lactuca imbricata
Lactuca imbricata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky and dry areas, as well as in open woodlands.
Lactuca imbricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca imbricata?
Lactuca imbricata
What is the common name of Lactuca imbricata?
Imbricate Lettuce
What is the natural habitat of Lactuca imbricata?
Lactuca imbricata is found in moist, grassy places, such as meadows and pastures
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,