Lactuca klossii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klossii
ID:
12950
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
J. Nat. Hist. Soc. Siam iv. 148 (1921).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012279
Common Names
- Kloss's Lettuce
- Kloss's Lactuca
- Kloss's Wild Lettuce
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lactuca klossii (also called Kloss's Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a slender stem with linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry and sunny places, such as grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca klossii is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lactuca klossii is a yellow daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lactuca klossii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two months. Division is the preferred method of propagation.
Where to Find Lactuca klossii
Lactuca klossii is found in the mountains of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Lactuca klossii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca klossii?
Lactuca klossii
What are the common names of Lactuca klossii?
Kloss' Lettuce
What is the distribution of Lactuca klossii?
It is found in the Himalayas, Tibet, and Central Asia
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
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:228067-1: Based on the initial data import