Status:
valid
Authors:
G.V.Pope
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(1): 168 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013949
Common Names
- Mwinilungensis Lactuca
- Mwinilungensis Wild Lettuce
- Lactuca Mwinilungensis
Description
Lactuca mwinilungensis (also called 'Mwinilunga lettuce', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry soils and is commonly found in savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca mwinilungensis is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive ailments, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lactuca mwinilungensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lactuca mwinilungensis is a hardy, low-growing perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed, and is an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers.
Where to Find Lactuca mwinilungensis
Lactuca mwinilungensis is native to Africa and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.
Lactuca mwinilungensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca mwinilungensis?
Lactuca mwinilungensis
What is the common name of Lactuca mwinilungensis?
Mwinilunga Lettuce
Where is Lactuca mwinilungensis native to?
Africa
What type of plant is Lactuca mwinilungensis?
Annual
What color are the flowers of Lactuca mwinilungensis?
Yellow
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,