Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ortunoi
ID:
96170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Svent.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Addit. Fl. Canar. 1: 81 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095499



Common Names

  • Sonchus Ortunoi
  • Prickly Lettuce
  • Spiny Sowthistle


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Description

Sonchus ortunoi (also called Prickly Sow Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with spiny, lobed leaves. It grows in open fields, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus ortunoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus ortunoi has yellow flowers with a dark centre. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus ortunoi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Sonchus ortunoi

Sonchus ortunoi can be found in the Canary Islands, especially in the rocky and dry areas.

Sonchus ortunoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus ortunoi?

Sonchus ortunoi

What is the natural habitat of Sonchus ortunoi?

It is native to the Canary Islands

What is the size of Sonchus ortunoi?

It can grow up to 1 meter in height

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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