Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hydrophilus
ID:
13527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boulos

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
in Hj. Eichler, Suppl. J. M. Black, Fl. S. Austral., ed. 2 331. 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012856



Common Names

  • Sonchus
  • Hydrophilus Sonchus
  • Sonchus Hydrophilus


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Description

Sonchus hydrophilus (also called Water Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It grows in wetlands, meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus hydrophilus is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscape. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonchus hydrophilus is a small, white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus hydrophilus is a perennial plant native to Europe. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is a slow process.

Where to Find Sonchus hydrophilus

Sonchus hydrophilus is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Sonchus hydrophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus hydrophilus?

Sonchus hydrophilus

What is the family of Sonchus hydrophilus?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Sonchus hydrophilus?

Europe

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-112439: Based on the initial data import
Loutfy Boulos (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boulos' in the authors string.