Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kirpicznikovii
ID:
130292

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grossh.) N.Kilian & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(2): 234 (22 Dec. 2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129621

Common Names

  • Kirpicznikovii Lettuce
  • Lactuca kirpicznikovii
  • Kirpicznikovii Lactuca

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Synonyms

  • Cephalorrhynchus kirpicznikovii Grossh. [unknown]

Description

Lactuca kirpicznikovii (also called Kirpicznikov's lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flower heads. It grows in open grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca kirpicznikovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever and joint pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca kirpicznikovii is a yellow-green disc-shaped head, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca kirpicznikovii is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best suited to temperate climates and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Lactuca kirpicznikovii

Lactuca kirpicznikovii can be found in Russia, as well as in parts of Kazakhstan and Ukraine.

Lactuca kirpicznikovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca kirpicznikovii?

Lactuca kirpicznikovii

What type of plant is Lactuca kirpicznikovii?

Lactuca kirpicznikovii is a flowering plant

Where does Lactuca kirpicznikovii grow?

Lactuca kirpicznikovii is native to Central Asia

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.