Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
40339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 819 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039668



Common Names

  • Lactuca orientalis
  • Oriental Lettuce
  • Oriental Prickly Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Phaenopus orientalis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Mulgedium orientale (Boiss.) Popov [unknown]
  • Lactuca viminea erostris Regel [unknown]

Description

Lactuca orientalis (also called Oriental Lettuce, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca orientalis has been used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used for making dyes and for making a type of traditional beer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lactuca orientalis sub. orientalis
Lactuca orientalis sub. nuristanica (Podlech & Rech.f.) Bano & Qaiser

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca orientalis is a single, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single, yellow, daisy-like flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca orientalis is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring.

Where to Find Lactuca orientalis

Lactuca orientalis is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Lactuca orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca orientalis?

Lactuca orientalis

What is the common name of Lactuca orientalis?

Oriental Lettuce

What is the habitat of Lactuca orientalis?

Dry grassland, scrub, and rocky slopes

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