Sonchus brachylobus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachylobus
ID:
17516
Status:
valid
Authors:
Webb
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 438 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016845
Common Names
- Short-lobed Sowthistle
- Short-lobed Sonchus
- Short-lobed Milk Thistle
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Sonchus brachylobus (also called Sonchus brachylobus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a basal rosette of pinnate leaves. Its flowers are yellow and clustered in umbels. It prefers sunny, dry habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus brachylobus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used to create herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonchus brachylobus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sonchus brachylobus is an evergreen perennial plant that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Sonchus brachylobus
Sonchus brachylobus is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Sonchus brachylobus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus brachylobus?
Sonchus brachylobus
What type of plant is Sonchus brachylobus?
It is a flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.
What is the natural habitat of Sonchus brachylobus?
It is native to parts of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
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
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:250047-1: Based on the initial data import