Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambacensis
ID:
43163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 18(3): 444 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042492

Common Names

  • Ambacensis Lettuce
  • Ambacensis Wild Lettuce
  • Ambacensis Prickly Lettuce

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Synonyms

  • Crepis ambacensis Hiern [unknown]
  • Lactuca tricostata De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Lactuca ambacensis (also called Ambac Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca ambacensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca ambacensis is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca ambacensis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Lactuca ambacensis

Lactuca ambacensis is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist woods and prairies.

Lactuca ambacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca ambacensis?

Lactuca ambacensis

What is the family of Lactuca ambacensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Lactuca ambacensis native to?

China

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-141105: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.