Lactuca rostrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rostrata
ID:
4858
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Boerl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. (Boerlage) 2(1): 245. 1891 [1 Oct 1891]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004187
Common Names
- Rostrate Lactuca
- Lactuca
- Rostrate
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lactuca rostrata (also called 'Long-spurred Lettuce', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flower heads with a diameter of 1–2 cm. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca rostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lactuca rostrata is a yellow-green color and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lactuca rostrata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in their permanent location. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location in the garden when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Lactuca rostrata
Lactuca rostrata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Lactuca rostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca rostrata?
Lactuca rostrata
What type of plant is Lactuca rostrata?
It is a species of wild lettuce.
Where is Lactuca rostrata found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
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-104034: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Jacob Gijsbert Boerlage (1849-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boerl.' in the authors string.