Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ledeb.) Sennikov
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Komarovia 5(2): 106 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052162
Common Names
- Sonchella dentata
- Dentate Sonchella
- Dentate Daisy
Description
Sonchella dentata (also called False Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchella dentata is used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat stomach problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sonchella dentata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchella dentata is an annual herb native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and planted in a moist soil. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Sonchella dentata
Sonchella dentata is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in moist woods and along streams.
Sonchella dentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchella dentata?
Sonchella dentata
What type of plant is Sonchella dentata?
Herb
What is the habitat of Sonchella dentata?
Dry deciduous forests
Species in the Sonchella genus
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,