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
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.
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,