Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hotha
ID:
48305

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 276 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047634



Common Names

  • Sonchus hotha
  • Hotha's Sowthistle
  • Hotha's Milk Thistle


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Description

Sonchus hotha (also called Hotha's Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus hotha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus hotha has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white woolly covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus hotha is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy to USDA Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Sonchus hotha

Sonchus hotha is native to India and can be found in the northern and western parts of the country.

Sonchus hotha FAQ

What type of plant is Sonchus hotha?

Sonchus hotha is a perennial herb

What is the scientific name of Sonchus hotha?

The scientific name of Sonchus hotha is Sonchus hotha

What is the habitat of Sonchus hotha?

Sonchus hotha is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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-146106: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.