Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) Boulos ex C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 18(3): 478 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119231
Common Names
- Sonchus camporum
- Field Sowthistle
- Perennial Sowthistle
Description
Sonchus camporum (also called Camphor Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus camporum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonchus camporum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are short and have thin, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchus camporum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from the stems in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Sonchus camporum
Sonchus camporum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Sonchus camporum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus camporum?
Sonchus camporum
What is the common name of Sonchus camporum?
Field sowthistle
What is the natural habitat of Sonchus camporum?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
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,