Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusilobus
ID:
22391

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 8: 105. 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021720



Common Names

  • Sonchus
  • Obtusilobus Sonchus
  • Sonchus obtusilobus


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Description

Sonchus obtusilobus (also called Obtuseleaf Sowthistle, Obtuseleaf Milk Thistle, and Obtuseleaf Sow Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus obtusilobus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus obtusilobus has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central disc. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus obtusilobus is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Sonchus obtusilobus

Sonchus obtusilobus is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Sonchus obtusilobus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus obtusilobus?

Sonchus obtusilobus

What is the family of Sonchus obtusilobus?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Sonchus obtusilobus?

Grasslands and scrublands

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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