Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oleraceus
ID:
69907

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 794 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069236



Common Names

  • Sonchus oleraceus
  • Common Sowthistle
  • Smooth Sowthistle


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Synonyms

  • Sonchus oleraceus runcinatus Fiori [unknown]
  • Sonchus umbellifer Thunb. [unknown]
  • Sonchus fabrae Sennen & Sennen [unknown]
  • Sonchus royleanus DC. [unknown]
  • Sonchus rivularis Phil. [unknown]
  • Sonchus australis Hort. ex Trev. [unknown]
  • Sonchus lacerus Willd. [unknown]
  • Sonchus pallescens Panc. [deprecated]
  • Sonchus laevis Vill. [unknown]
  • Sonchus longifolius Trevir. [deprecated]
  • Sonchus asper P.Gaertn. & al. [unknown]
  • Sonchus pallescens Pančić [unknown]
  • Sonchus oleraceus oleraceus [unknown]
  • Sonchus oleraceus oleraceus [unknown]
  • Sonchus zacinthoides DC. [unknown]
  • Sonchus gracilis Phil. [unknown]
  • Sonchus laevis Garsault [unknown]
  • Sonchus longifolius Trev. [unknown]
  • Sonchus roseus Besser [unknown]
  • Sonchus oleraceus triangularis Wallr. [unknown]
  • Sonchus schimperi A.Braun & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Sonchus laevis camer. ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Sonchus oleraceus asper L. [unknown]
  • Sonchus oleraceus integrifolius Wallr. [unknown]
  • Sonchus oleraceus lacerus (Willd.) Wallr. [unknown]
  • Sonchus oleraceus angustissimus H.Lindb. [unknown]
  • Sonchus reversus E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Sonchus sundaicus Blume [unknown]
  • Sonchus oleraceus oleraceus [unknown]
  • Sonchus mairei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Sonchus subbipinnatifidus Zenari [unknown]
  • Sonchus asper G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb. [unknown]
  • Sonchus parviflorus Lej. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Sonchus angustissimus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Sonchus angustissimus H.Lindb. [unknown]
  • Sonchus ciliatus Lam. [unknown]

Description

Sonchus oleraceus (also called common sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in disturbed soils, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus oleraceus is an edible plant that is often used in salads and soups. It has a mild flavor and is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sonchus oleraceus for. hydrophilus (Boulos) J.Kost.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonchus oleraceus is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus oleraceus is a fast-growing annual or biennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and cover lightly with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10-15 cm apart when they are about 5 cm tall. To encourage bushier growth, pinch back the tips of the stems when the plants are about 15 cm tall. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Sonchus oleraceus

Sonchus oleraceus is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Sonchus oleraceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus oleraceus?

Sonchus oleraceus

What is the common name of Sonchus oleraceus?

Common sowthistle

What is the natural habitat of Sonchus oleraceus?

Sonchus oleraceus is found in grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

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