Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piestocarpa
ID:
1329278

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Sennikov

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 90: 94 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341732



Common Names

  • Lactuca piestocarpa
  • Piestocarpa Lactuca
  • Piestocarpa


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Description

Lactuca piestocarpa (also called 'Piestocarpa Lactuca', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a short stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals. It grows in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca piestocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a border plant, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca piestocarpa is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca piestocarpa is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Lactuca piestocarpa

Lactuca piestocarpa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Lactuca piestocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca piestocarpa?

Lactuca piestocarpa

What is the common name of Lactuca piestocarpa?

Piestocarp Lettuce

What is the natural habitat of Lactuca piestocarpa?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Aleksandr Sénnikov (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennikov' in the authors string.