Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cavanillesii
ID:
30889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Caball.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 6(2): 541 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030218



Common Names

  • Cavanilles' Sow-thistle
  • Cavanilles' Milk-thistle
  • Cavanilles' Hawkbit


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Description

Sonchus cavanillesii (also called 'Cavanilles' Sowthistle', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a single stem and a rosette of leaves at the base. It is native to Spain and is found in temperate grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus cavanillesii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus cavanillesii has yellow flowers with yellow centers and light green foliage. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a rosette of light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus cavanillesii can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootball. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn in a sunny position, in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of 10-15cm. The rootball can be divided in the spring or autumn, with each division containing at least one bud. The divisions should be planted in a sunny position, in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sonchus cavanillesii

Sonchus cavanillesii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in moist, well-drained soils in areas with full sun exposure.

Sonchus cavanillesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus cavanillesii?

Sonchus cavanillesii

What is the common name of Sonchus cavanillesii?

Cavanilles' Sowthistle

What is the natural habitat of Sonchus cavanillesii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-129215: Based on the initial data import
Arturo Caballero (1877-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caball.' in the authors string.