Status:
valid
Authors:
Nazarova & Barsegyan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 68(7): 950 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073698
Common Names
- Araratic Sow-thistle
- Sonchus araraticus
- Prickly Sow-thistle
Description
Sonchus araraticus (also called Ararat sow thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a common plant in scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus araraticus is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden. The plant has medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonchus araraticus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchus araraticus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems in late spring or early summer and planting them in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Sonchus araraticus
Sonchus araraticus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows and grasslands.
Sonchus araraticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus araraticus?
Sonchus araraticus
Where does Sonchus araraticus grow?
Sonchus araraticus grows in grasslands and meadows of Europe.
What type of soil does Sonchus araraticus prefer?
Sonchus araraticus prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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,
References
A. M. Barsegyan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barsegyan' in the authors string.