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Lactuca indica

Authority L. Family Magnoliopsida:Asteridae:Asterales:Compositae Synonyms Common names Editor Ecocrop code 7081

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION A succulent, herbaceous, erect plant, branching near the ground, with long, sessile longue-like thin, light green leaves, reaching 130-200 cm in height. It produces a up to 250 cm tall flowering stalk with attractive yellow flowers. USES The leaves are harvested individually and eaten fresh or cooked as a green vegetable. Leaves are also used for wrapping and frying fish. The leaves have medicinal properties. The plant is also grown as fed for geese and silkworms. GROWING PERIOD Perennial, often grown as an annual. First harvest can be taken after 30-60 days, when the plants are about 50 cm tall. COMMON NAMES Indian lettuce, Indian salad, Lechuga de la India, Sawirana, Kuban kayu rana, Komak, Lampenas, Sawi rana, Daun panjang, Gilgiloy, Batudan, Gatupines. FURTHER INF Scientific synonyms: L. amurensis, L. laciniata, L. saligna L. brevirostris. Indian lettuce is native of China and is now grown in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan at low to medium altitude. It occurs at elevations between sea level and 2000 m. Yields may be up to 10-20 t/ha. (pH estimated by the compiler).
Sources
SOURCES (L. indica L.) Tindall H 1983 pp 88-89 [USE] Martin F 1984 pp 161-164 [TEMP, RAIN, PHO, DRA, FER, USE] Purseglove J 1972 pp 74 [USE] Siemonsma J 1993 pp 184-186 [FER, DRA, TEXT, USE]