Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aemulus
ID:
72429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merino

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Brotéria, Sér. Bot. 14: 36. 1916 , hybr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071758



Common Names

  • Sonchus aemulus
  • Smooth Sow Thistle
  • Common Sow Thistle


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Description

Sonchus aemulus (also called small sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a single stem and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus aemulus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonchus aemulus is yellow, with a single yellow seed in the center. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color. The seeds are small and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus aemulus is an annual or biennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, as they require a period of cold stratification. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Sonchus aemulus

Sonchus aemulus is native to Europe and can be found in the British Isles.

Sonchus aemulus FAQ

What are the ideal soil conditions for Sonchus aemulus?

Sonchus aemulus prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

What is the best way to propagate Sonchus aemulus?

Sonchus aemulus can be propagated by seed or by division.

What is the best time to plant Sonchus aemulus?

Sonchus aemulus should be planted in the spring or fall.

Species in the Sonchus genus

Sonchus erzincanicus, Sonchus masguindalii, Sonchus yendoi, Sonchus macrocarpus, Sonchus canariensis, Sonchus bipontini, Sonchus capillaris, Sonchus bourgeaui, Sonchus suberosus, Sonchus bipontini, Sonchus esperanzae, Sonchus stenophyllus, Sonchus acaulis, Sonchus wildpretii, Sonchus rokosensis, Sonchus hydrophilus, Sonchus hierrensis, Sonchus afromontanus, Sonchus denticulato-lanceolata, Sonchus brachylobus, Sonchus nanus, Sonchus daltonii, Sonchus schweinfurthii, Sonchus obtusilobus, Sonchus gomerensis, Sonchus brachyotus, Sonchus pinnatifidus, Sonchus sventenii, Sonchus sosnowskyi, Sonchus congestus, Sonchus cavanillesii, Sonchus pendulus, Sonchus asper, Sonchus melanolepis, Sonchus lidii, Sonchus crassifolius, Sonchus tectifolius, Sonchus maritimus, Sonchus denticulato-platyphylla, Sonchus microcarpus, Sonchus heterophyllus, Sonchus pustulatus, Sonchus glaucescens, Sonchus fauces-orci, Sonchus tenerrimus, Sonchus dregeanus, Sonchus brachylobus, Sonchus hotha, Sonchus novae-zelandiae, Sonchus rotundilobus,

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,