Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 75: 25 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009941
Common Names
- Tinted Lettuce
- Tinted Lactuca
- Tinted Wild Lettuce
Description
Lactuca tinctociliata (also called Tinctured Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves with a white midrib and a tincture of purple on the margins. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca tinctociliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lactuca tinctociliata is a yellow-green color and has a single ray floret. The seed is a small, flattened, yellow-brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lactuca tinctociliata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Lactuca tinctociliata
Lactuca tinctociliata is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open areas.
Lactuca tinctociliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca tinctociliata?
Lactuca tinctociliata
What is the common name of Lactuca tinctociliata?
Tinctured Lettuce
What is the natural habitat of Lactuca tinctociliata?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
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,