Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sonchoides
ID:
8774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wild & G.V.Pope

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 11(1): 29 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008103



Common Names

  • Brachythrix Sonchoides
  • Sonchus-like Brachythrix
  • Sonchus-like Thistle


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Description

Brachythrix sonchoides (also called Rough Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachythrix sonchoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachythrix sonchoides has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachythrix sonchoides is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Brachythrix sonchoides

Brachythrix sonchoides is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Brachythrix sonchoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachythrix sonchoides?

Brachythrix sonchoides

What is the common name of Brachythrix sonchoides?

Sonchus-like Brachythrix

What is the natural habitat of Brachythrix sonchoides?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-107841: Based on the initial data import
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.
Gerald Vernon Pope (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.Pope' in the authors string.