Lactuca kanitziana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kanitziana
ID:
121122
Status:
valid
Authors:
Martelli
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Nuov. Giorn. Bot. xv. 302. 1883
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120451
Common Names
- Lactuca
- Kanitz Lettuce
- Lactuca Kanitziana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lactuca kanitziana (also called Kanitz's Lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe. It typically grows in dry, open fields and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca kanitziana is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lactuca kanitziana are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lactuca kanitziana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8.
Where to Find Lactuca kanitziana
Lactuca kanitziana is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Lactuca kanitziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca kanitziana?
Lactuca kanitziana
What type of plant is Lactuca kanitziana?
A perennial herb
Where is Lactuca kanitziana found?
It is found in the western United States and Canada
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-81711: Based on the initial data import
Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.