Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bupleuroides
ID:
128975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Font Quer) N.Kilian & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(2): 237 (22 Dec. 2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128304



Common Names

  • Bupleurum Milk Thistle
  • Bupleurum-leaved Milk Thistle
  • Bupleurum-leaved Sow Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Sventenia bupleuroides Font Quer [unknown]

Description

Sonchus bupleuroides (also called Bupleurum Milk Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has large, spiny leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus bupleuroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonchus bupleuroides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and spiny, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus bupleuroides is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring. Seeds should be sown in a sunny spot in the garden in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Sonchus bupleuroides

Sonchus bupleuroides is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Switzerland.

Sonchus bupleuroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus bupleuroides?

Sonchus bupleuroides

What is the common name of Sonchus bupleuroides?

Bupleurum sowthistle

What is the natural habitat of Sonchus bupleuroides?

Grasslands and meadows

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-89293: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.