Lactuca schweinfurthii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
90081
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv. & Hiern
Source:
gcc
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 452 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089410
Common Names
- Schweinfurth's Lettuce
- African Lettuce
- African Wild Lettuce
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lactuca schweinfurthii (also called Schweinfurth's Lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca schweinfurthii is a species of lettuce native to Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Lactuca schweinfurthii flower is yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lactuca schweinfurthii is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lactuca schweinfurthii
Lactuca schweinfurthii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Lactuca schweinfurthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca schweinfurthii?
Lactuca schweinfurthii
What is the common name of Lactuca schweinfurthii?
Schweinfurth's Lettuce
What type of plant is Lactuca schweinfurthii?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Lactuca schweinfurthii found?
Central and Eastern Europe
What is the growth habit of Lactuca schweinfurthii?
Clump-forming
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-45720: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.