Sonchus fauces-orci - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fauces-orci
ID:
43000
Status:
valid
Authors:
Knocke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Vagandi Mos, Reiseskizzen, Kanar. Ins. 244. 1923
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042329
Common Names
- Sonchus fauces-orci
- Fauces-orci Sowthistle
- Fauces-orci Milk Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sonchus fauces-orci (also called Mediterranean Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus fauces-orci is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sonchus fauces-orci has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two oval-shaped leaves.
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Sonchus fauces-orci is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in the spring and thin out the seedlings to the desired spacing. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has a good root system. Replant the divisions in the desired location.
Where to Find Sonchus fauces-orci
Sonchus fauces-orci is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and North Africa.
Sonchus fauces-orci FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus fauces-orci?
Sonchus fauces-orci
What are the common names of Sonchus fauces-orci?
Mouth of the Cave Sowthistle
What is the natural habitat of Sonchus fauces-orci?
It is native to the Canary Islands
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,