Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arboreus
ID:
85002

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 189 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084331



Common Names

  • Sonchus Arboreus
  • Tree Sowthistle
  • Milk Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Atalanthus arboreus (DC.) Sw. [deprecated]
  • Taeckholmia arborea (DC.) Boulos [unknown]
  • Atalanthus arboreus Sweet [unknown]
  • Prenanthes arborea Brouss. [unknown]

Description

Sonchus arboreus (also called Tree sow-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a thick, fleshy stem that can grow up to 2 meters tall and has large, spiny leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia and can be found in disturbed habitats, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus arboreus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonchus arboreus is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut with a hard shell. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus arboreus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a sunny spot in the spring. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist and well-drained.

Where to Find Sonchus arboreus

Sonchus arboreus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Sonchus arboreus FAQ

What is the common name of Sonchus arboreus?

Tree Milk Thistle

What is the optimal soil pH for Sonchus arboreus?

6.0 - 7.5

What is the optimal temperature for Sonchus arboreus?

60-75°F

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