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alface-do-mato

Lactuca indica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (Laos, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Names in Other Languages

Korean Wang-go-deul-ppae-gi
Japanese Aki-no-nogeshi
French Gros Lastron
German chinesischer Salat
Portuguese alface-do-mato
Vietnamese Cây phât ken

Similar Species in Lactuca

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alface
Lactuca sativa
Not Evaluated
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alface-silvestre
Lactuca serriola
Least Concern
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almeirão-serralha
Lactuca canadensis
Not Evaluated
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Common Blue-sow-thistle
Lactuca macrophylla
Not Evaluated
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Wild Lettuce
Lactuca inermis
Not Evaluated
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pliant lettuce
Lactuca viminea
Not Evaluated
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Acrid lettuce
Lactuca virosa
Not Evaluated
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Lactuca sibirica
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of alface-do-mato?
The scientific name of alface-do-mato is Lactuca indica. It belongs to the genus Lactuca.
Where does alface-do-mato live?
alface-do-mato is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (Laos, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Comoros, Laos, Madagascar, South Africa, Taiwan.
What family does alface-do-mato belong to?
alface-do-mato (Lactuca indica) belongs to the genus Lactuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does alface-do-mato belong to?
alface-do-mato (Lactuca indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of alface-do-mato?
The closest relatives of alface-do-mato in the genus Lactuca include alface, alface-silvestre, almeirão-serralha, Wild Lettuce, pliant lettuce.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Lactuca — 16 Species

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alface
Lactuca sativa
NE
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alface-do-mato
Lactuca indica
NE
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alface-silvestre
Lactuca serriola
LC 🐾
almeirão-serralha
Lactuca canadensis
NE 🐾
Wild Lettuce
Lactuca inermis
NE 🐾
pliant lettuce
Lactuca viminea
NE 🐾
Hairless Blue-sow-thistle
Lactuca plumieri
NE 🐾
Acrid lettuce
Lactuca virosa
NE 🐾
Biennial Lettuce
Lactuca biennis
NE 🐾
Wild Lettuce
Lactuca quercina
EN 🐾
Wild Lettuce
Lactuca saligna
CR 🐾
Downy Lettuce
Lactuca hirsuta
NE 🐾
Lactuca sibirica
LC 🐾
Blue Lettuce
Lactuca tatarica
NE 🐾
Blue lettuce
Lactuca perennis
NE 🐾
Common Blue-sow-thistle
Lactuca macrophylla
NE
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