Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longespicata
ID:
4323

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 5, 1(2): 87 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003652



Common Names

  • Lactuca Longespicata
  • Longespicata Lactuca
  • Lactuca


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Description

Lactuca longespicata (also called Long-spiked Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has a rosette of leaves with long, spiky lobes. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca longespicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca longespicata is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca longespicata is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. It can be pruned in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Lactuca longespicata

Lactuca longespicata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Lactuca longespicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca longespicata?

Lactuca longespicata

What are the common names of Lactuca longespicata?

Long-spiked lettuce

Where is Lactuca longespicata native to?

Europe

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,

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