Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maynari
ID:
116624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Svent.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Addit. Fl. Canar. 1: 77 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115953



Common Names

  • Maynari Sowthistle
  • Maynari Milk Thistle
  • Maynari Prickly Sowthistle


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Description

Sonchus maynari (also called Maynari, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas. It is an annual herb that grows to a height of 0.5-2 meters, with alternate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus maynari is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonchus maynari is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus maynari is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Sonchus maynari

Sonchus maynari is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It can be found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Sonchus maynari FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus maynari?

Sonchus maynari

What is the common name of Sonchus maynari?

Maynar's sowthistle

What is the natural habitat of Sonchus maynari?

Grassy meadows and pastures

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,

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