Status:
valid
Authors:
(Förther & Weigend) Al-Shehbaz
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 90 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506992
Common Names
- Dictyophragmus lactucoides
- Lactucoides Dictyophragmus
- Dictyophragmus Lactucoides
Synonyms
- Sisymbrium lactucoides Förther & Weigend [unknown]
Description
Dictyophragmus lactucoides (also called Lactuca-like Dictyophragmus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dictyophragmus lactucoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dictyophragmus lactucoides has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dictyophragmus lactucoides is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in autumn.
Where to Find Dictyophragmus lactucoides
Dictyophragmus lactucoides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Dictyophragmus lactucoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dictyophragmus lactucoides?
Dictyophragmus lactucoides
What is the family of Dictyophragmus lactucoides?
Asteraceae
Where is Dictyophragmus lactucoides native to?
Brazil
Species in the Dictyophragmus genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,