Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yemensis
ID:
43814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deflers

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Voyage Yemen : 160 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043143



Common Names

  • Yemensis Lactuca
  • Lactuca Yemensis
  • Yemensis Daisy


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Description

Lactuca yemensis (also called Yemen Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Yemen. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The stem is topped with a single yellow flower head. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca yemensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. Its roots can be boiled and eaten, and its flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lactuca yemensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca yemensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer, while cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lactuca yemensis

Lactuca yemensis is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides. It is found in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Lactuca yemensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca yemensis?

Lactuca yemensis

What is the common name of Lactuca yemensis?

Yemen lettuce

What is the natural habitat of Lactuca yemensis?

Lactuca yemensis is native to Yemen and is found in dry, rocky 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,