Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mwinilungensis
ID:
14620

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-113491: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Vernon Pope (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.Pope' in the authors string.