Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
undulata
ID:
38634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 4: 156 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037963



Common Names

  • Lactuca undulata
  • Undulate Lettuce
  • Wavy Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca undulata undulata [unknown]
  • Lactuca undulata dentata DC. [unknown]
  • Lactucella undulata (Ledeb.) Nazarova [unknown]
  • Lactuca undulata albicaulis C.H.An [unknown]

Description

Lactuca undulata (also called 'Wavy Lettuce', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and grows in sunny meadows and grassy slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with stems up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a wavy margin and a white-felted underside. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 2 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca undulata is a yellow-green color, and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and is brown in color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a yellow-green stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca undulata is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Lactuca undulata

Lactuca undulata can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.

Lactuca undulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca undulata?

Lactuca undulata

What is the natural habitat of Lactuca undulata?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

What are the common names of Lactuca undulata?

Undulated lettuce

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,

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