Sonchus lidii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lidii
ID:
35700
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boulos
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Bot. xiv. 15 (1967).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035029
Common Names
- Lid's Sowthistle
- Sonchus
- Lidii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sonchus lidii (also called Lid's Sowthistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus lidii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonchus lidii is yellow and daisy-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sonchus lidii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Sonchus lidii
Sonchus lidii can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Sonchus lidii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus lidii?
Sonchus lidii
What is the common name of Sonchus lidii?
Lid's Sowthistle
Where is Sonchus lidii found?
Sonchus lidii is found in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-133880: Based on the initial data import
Loutfy Boulos (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boulos' in the authors string.