Launaea taraxacifolia
African Lettuce
Also known as: Lactuca kotschyi Sch.Bip. +5 more
- Lactuca kotschyi Sch.Bip.
- Lactuca pentaphylla Sch.Bip.
- Lactuca taraxacifolia (Willd.) Schumach.
- Microrhynchus pentaphyllus (Sch.Bip.) Hochst. ex Oliv.
- Sonchus pentaphyllus (Sch.Bip.) Sch.Bip.
- Sonchus serratus Perr. ex DC.
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Indigenous to Africa, Launaea taraxacifolia (commonly known as African-lettuce) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Chad, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Morocco