Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congestus
ID:
28486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 1: 136 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027815



Common Names

  • Sonchus congestus
  • Clustered Sowthistle
  • Compact Sowthistle


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Synonyms

  • Sonchus jacquinii DC. [unknown]
  • Sonchus altissimus Vahl ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Sonchus polyodon Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Sonchus fruticosus Jacq. [unknown]
  • Sonchus macranthus Poir. [unknown]
  • Sonchus abbreviatus Link [unknown]
  • Sonchus jacquinii congestus (Willd.) DC. [unknown]
  • Sonchus broussonetii Desf. [unknown]
  • Sonchus congestus congestus [unknown]
  • Sonchus frondosus Salisb. [unknown]
  • Sonchus jacquinii jacquinii [unknown]
  • Sonchus chuquitensis Meyen ex Walp. [unknown]

Description

Sonchus congestus (also called Sonchus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem that grows up to 1m tall, and is covered in small, white hairs. The leaves are long and narrow, and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in moist, shady habitats in Europe and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus congestus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sonchus congestus var. gibbosus (Svent.) G.Kunkel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus congestus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus congestus is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that is native to Europe. It typically grows to 12-18” tall and features small, daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with white rays and yellow center disks. It is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and will spread by rhizomes to form colonies. It is a good choice for rock gardens, edging, borders or ground cover. Propagate by division or seed.

Where to Find Sonchus congestus

Sonchus congestus can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Sonchus congestus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus congestus?

Sonchus congestus

What are the common names of Sonchus congestus?

Clustered Sowthistle

What is the natural habitat of Sonchus congestus?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Mediterranean region

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