Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novae-zelandiae
ID:
48363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Garn.-Jones

Source:
gcc

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 52(2): 186 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047692



Common Names

  • Sonchus novae-zelandiae
  • New Zealand Sowthistle
  • Koromiko


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Synonyms

  • Kirkianella novae-zelandiae (Hook.f.) Allan [unknown]
  • Crepis novae-zelandiae Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Sonchus novae-zelandiae (also called New Zealand sow thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a long stem and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, coastal areas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus novae-zelandiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus novae-zelandiae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white woolly covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus novae-zelandiae is a perennial herb that is native to New Zealand. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy to USDA Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Sonchus novae-zelandiae

Sonchus novae-zelandiae is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Sonchus novae-zelandiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus novae-zelandiae?

Sonchus novae-zelandiae

What is the family of Sonchus novae-zelandiae?

Asteraceae

Where is Sonchus novae-zelandiae native to?

New Zealand

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Philip John Garnock-Jones (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garn.-Jones' in the authors string.