Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpus
ID:
1962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boulos & C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Taxon xviii. 349 (1969), cum typo

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001291



Common Names

  • Sonchus macrocarpus
  • Large-Fruited Sowthistle
  • Large-Fruited Milk Thistle


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Description

Sonchus macrocarpus (also called Large-fruited Sowthistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a single row of petals. It grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus macrocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for some species of beetles.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus macrocarpus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus macrocarpus is a perennial plant that grows in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Sonchus macrocarpus

Sonchus macrocarpus is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Sonchus macrocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus macrocarpus?

Sonchus macrocarpus

What is the common name of Sonchus macrocarpus?

Large-fruited Sowthistle

What is the habitat of Sonchus macrocarpus?

It is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides

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-101238: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Loutfy Boulos (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boulos' in the authors string.