Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gandogeri
ID:
86788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Iles Canaries 260; et ex Gandoger in Bull.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086117



Common Names

  • Gandoger's Sowthistle
  • Sonchus Gandogeri
  • Gandoger's Sonchus


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Description

Sonchus gandogeri (also called Gandoger's Sow-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a tall stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus gandogeri is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonchus gandogeri is a yellow-green head of small, tubular florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus gandogeri is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring.

Where to Find Sonchus gandogeri

Sonchus gandogeri is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in rocky habitats.

Sonchus gandogeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus gandogeri?

Sonchus gandogeri

What is the natural habitat of Sonchus gandogeri?

It is native to the Canary Islands.

What are the uses of Sonchus gandogeri?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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,