Lactuca serriola
Lactuca serriola, commonly known as serrated lettuce or small lettuce, is a versatile medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found across various temperate regions, this plant is traditionally valued for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties, offering a natural approach to wellness through its unique bioactive compounds and nutrients.
- Scientific name: Lactuca serriola
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lactuca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lactuca | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern reaches of the European continent. Within Northern Europe, its presence is well-documented in the country of Denmark. The species can also be found growing in the northern territories of Finland and Norway. Additionally, its range extends to the island of Ireland. Finally, this medicinal plant is naturally distributed throughout Great Britain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lactuca serriola has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-ethyl hexanol, Aldehydes, flavonoid, isocembrol, isoshyobunone.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-ethyl hexanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldehydes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocembrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoshyobunone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nonadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenylacetaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lactuca serriola has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |