Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. ii. 113.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054462
Common Names
- Sonchus malayanus
- Malayanus Sonchus
- Malayanus
Description
Sonchus malayanus (also called Malayan Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus malayanus has been used as an edible plant, with its leaves and flowers being used in salads and as a garnish. It has also been used as an herbal remedy for ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonchus malayanus is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchus malayanus is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through seed or division.
Where to Find Sonchus malayanus
Sonchus malayanus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in grassy areas, open forests, and disturbed areas.
Sonchus malayanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus malayanus?
Sonchus malayanus
What is the common name of Sonchus malayanus?
Malayan sowthistle
Where is Sonchus malayanus native to?
Southeast Asia
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,