Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolius
ID:
36044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pourr. ex Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1509 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035373



Common Names

  • Sonchus crassifolius
  • Mexican Sowthistle
  • Mexican Prickly Sowthistle


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Synonyms

  • Sonchus simplicissimus Lag. [unknown]

Description

Sonchus crassifolius (also called Thick-leaved Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grassland and steppe habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus crassifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Sonchus crassifolius flower has yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus crassifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sonchus crassifolius

Sonchus crassifolius is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Ukraine.

Sonchus crassifolius FAQ

What are the common names of Sonchus crassifolius?

Thick-leaved Sowthistle

Where is Sonchus crassifolius native to?

Europe

What is the growth habit of Sonchus crassifolius?

Erect, herbaceous perennial

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-134218: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Pierre André Pourret (1754-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pourr.' in the authors string.