Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dregeana
ID:
11809

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 137 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011138

Common Names

  • Lactuca dregeana
  • Dregeana Lactuca
  • Dregeana

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Synonyms

  • Lactuca virosa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Ammoseris dregeana D.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Lactuca dregeana (also called 'Drege's lettuce', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca dregeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca dregeana is a yellow-green color and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca dregeana is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer and replant it in a new location. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Lactuca dregeana

Lactuca dregeana is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes. It is also found in parts of Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

Lactuca dregeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca dregeana?

Lactuca dregeana

What is the common name of Lactuca dregeana?

Drege's Lettuce

Where is Lactuca dregeana native to?

South Africa

What type of soil does Lactuca dregeana prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

How tall does Lactuca dregeana grow?

Up to 12 inches

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,