Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rechingeriana
ID:
14297

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tuisl) N.Kilian & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36(2): 713 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013626

Common Names

  • Lactuca rechingeriana
  • Rechinger's Lettuce
  • Rechinger's Lactuca

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Description

Lactuca rechingeriana (also called Rechinger's lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region and Macaronesia. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca rechingeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lactuca rechingeriana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca rechingeriana is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, as cuttings may not root successfully. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Lactuca rechingeriana

Lactuca rechingeriana is native to Turkey and can be found in the provinces of Ankara, Bursa, and Konya.

Lactuca rechingeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca rechingeriana?

Lactuca rechingeriana

What type of plant is Lactuca rechingeriana?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Lactuca rechingeriana native to?

It is native to Turkey

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-113175: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.
Gerhard Tuisl (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuisl' in the authors string.