Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sonchifolium
ID:
49672

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bunge) Pak & Kawano

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Mem. Fac. Sci. Kyoto Univ., Ser. Biol. , n.s., 15(1-2): 58 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049001



Common Names

  • Crepidiastrum
  • Sonchifolium
  • Crepidiastrum sonchifolium


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Synonyms

  • Ixeris sonchifolia sonchifolia [unknown]
  • Paraixeris sonchifolia sonchifolia [unknown]
  • Crepidiastrum sonchifolium sonchifolium [unknown]
  • Paraixeris sonchifolia serotina (Maxim.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Ixeris denticulata elegans (Franch.) Stebbins [unknown]

Description

Crepidiastrum sonchifolium (also called 'sow thistle', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, light green leaves. It is found in moist, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidiastrum sonchifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepidiastrum sonchifolium sub. sonchifolium
Crepidiastrum sonchifolium sub. pubescens (Stebbins) N.Kilian

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepidiastrum sonchifolium is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, thin, green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidiastrum sonchifolium is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Crepidiastrum sonchifolium

Crepidiastrum sonchifolium is native to parts of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in open fields, grasslands, and roadsides.

Crepidiastrum sonchifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidiastrum sonchifolium?

Crepidiastrum sonchifolium

What is the common name of Crepidiastrum sonchifolium?

No common name

Where is Crepidiastrum sonchifolium found?

It is found in Europe

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-147510: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Jae Hong Pak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pak' in the authors string.
Shoichi Kawano (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kawano' in the authors string.