Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucoclada
ID:
79997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Tuisl

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. ci. 399 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079326



Common Names

  • Leucoclada
  • Lactuca
  • White Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Scariola leucoclada (Rech.f. & Tuisl) Tuisl [unknown]

Description

Lactuca leucoclada (also called White-spotted Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the family Asteraceae. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and grows in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca leucoclada has many medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca leucoclada is a yellow-green head of disc florets, surrounded by white ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca leucoclada is a biennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division of the root system. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Lactuca leucoclada

Lactuca leucoclada is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Lactuca leucoclada FAQ

What are the common uses of Lactuca leucoclada?

Lactuca leucoclada is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

What is the growth habit of Lactuca leucoclada?

Lactuca leucoclada is an annual herb that grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter.

What is the climate requirement of Lactuca leucoclada?

Lactuca leucoclada prefers a warm climate and can tolerate temperatures up to 35°C.

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-35915: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Gerhard Tuisl (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuisl' in the authors string.