Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Kilian & Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 34(1): 66 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004057
Common Names
- Sonchus esperanzae
- Esperanza's Sowthistle
- Esperanza's Milk Thistle
Synonyms
- Wildpretia beltraniae U.Reifenb. & A.Reifenb. [unknown]
- Sonchus beltraniae (U.Reifenb. & A.Reifenb.) N.Kilian & Greuter [unknown]
- Lactucosonchus beltraniae (U.Reifenb. & A.Reifenb.) Bramwell [unknown]
Description
Sonchus esperanzae (also called Sow Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It grows in dry grasslands, and has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus esperanzae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonchus esperanzae is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, oval-shaped achene with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have a diameter of 1-2 mm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchus esperanzae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sonchus esperanzae
Sonchus esperanzae is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Sonchus esperanzae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus esperanzae?
Sonchus esperanzae
What is the common name of Sonchus esperanzae?
Esperanza's Sowthistle
What is the natural habitat of Sonchus esperanzae?
Sonchus esperanzae is found in dry, rocky slopes 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,