Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
briquetianus
ID:
78532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55: 657 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077861



Common Names

  • Sonchus briquetianus
  • Briquet's Sowthistle
  • Briquet's Milk Thistle


Searching for Sonchus briquetianus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Sonchus tenerrimus briquetianus Gand. [unknown]

Description

Sonchus briquetianus (also called Briquet's sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in moist, grassy meadows and alpine pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus briquetianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus briquetianus has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two opposite leaves.

Searching for Sonchus briquetianus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus briquetianus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Deadheading of spent flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Sonchus briquetianus

Sonchus briquetianus is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands and disturbed areas.

Sonchus briquetianus FAQ

What are the characteristics of Sonchus briquetianus?

Sonchus briquetianus is an annual herb with a rosette of leaves that are oblong to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes with a pappus.

What is the habitat of Sonchus briquetianus?

Sonchus briquetianus is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

What is the distribution of Sonchus briquetianus?

Sonchus briquetianus is native to Europe and North Africa, but has been introduced to other parts of the world, including North 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-34474: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.