Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mansuensis
ID:
35271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
gcc

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 8: 74 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034600



Common Names

  • Mansuense Lactuca
  • Mansuense Lactuca
  • Mansuensis Lactuca


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Description

Lactuca mansuensis (also called Mansu's Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca mansuensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally to treat inflammation, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca mansuensis is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca mansuensis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Lactuca mansuensis

Lactuca mansuensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi.

Lactuca mansuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca mansuensis?

Lactuca mansuensis

What is the common name of Lactuca mansuensis?

Mansu lettuce

What is the habitat of Lactuca mansuensis?

It is found in grasslands and meadows

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,