Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marunguensis
ID:
15281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lawalrée

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 55(1-2): 273 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014610

Common Names

  • Lactuca Marunguensis
  • Marungu Lettuce
  • Marungu Lactuca

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Description

Lactuca marunguensis (also called Marungu lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has white flowers and grows in moist soils in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca marunguensis is an edible plant that is often used in salads or as a garnish. It is also used in herbal remedies for its medicinal properties. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca marunguensis is a small, yellow flower head, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca marunguensis is a perennial plant that is native to Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Lactuca marunguensis

Lactuca marunguensis is native to Africa and can be found in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Lactuca marunguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca marunguensis?

Lactuca marunguensis

What is the common name of Lactuca marunguensis?

Marungu lettuce

What is the natural habitat of Lactuca marunguensis?

Lactuca marunguensis is native to Central Africa, and is typically found in dry, sandy soils.

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-114132: Based on the initial data import
André Lawalrée (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lawalrée' in the authors string.