Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 115 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059108
Common Names
- Koch's Lettuce
- Koch's Lactuca
- Koch's Wild Lettuce
Description
Lactuca kochiana (also called Koch's lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca kochiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lactuca kochiana is a yellow-orange disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lactuca kochiana is an annual herb that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Lactuca kochiana
Lactuca kochiana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny habitats. It is most commonly found in areas of southern Europe, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Lactuca kochiana FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Lactuca kochiana?
Lactuca kochiana prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light shade.
What type of soil does Lactuca kochiana prefer?
Lactuca kochiana prefers well-drained soil, but can tolerate a variety of soil types.
How often should Lactuca kochiana be watered?
Lactuca kochiana should be watered regularly during the growing season, but can tolerate periods of drought.
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,