Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bipontini
ID:
3590

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Exploration Botanique de l'Afrique Occidentale Francaise ... 379 1920

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002919



Common Names

  • Sonchus bipontini
  • Bipontini Sonchus
  • Sonchus Bipontini


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Description

Sonchus bipontini (also called Bipontine sowthistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry grasslands and is found at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus bipontini is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sonchus bipontini var. bipontini

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonchus bipontini is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus bipontini is a perennial herb native to the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division of the root system in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though germination can be slow and erratic.

Where to Find Sonchus bipontini

Sonchus bipontini is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Sonchus bipontini FAQ

What are the common names of Sonchus bipontini?

Sonchus bipontini is commonly known as the Bipontine Sowthistle.

What is the growth habit of Sonchus bipontini?

Sonchus bipontini is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 meter.

What is the native range of Sonchus bipontini?

Sonchus bipontini is native to South America.

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,

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