Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnatifidus
ID:
25207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Anales Ci. Nat. iv. (1801) 78

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024536



Common Names

  • Sonchus pinnatifidus
  • Pinnatifid Sowthistle
  • Cut-leaved Sowthistle


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Synonyms

  • Sonchus runcinatus Vent. ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Sonchus acidus Schousb. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Chondrilla cymosa Poir. [unknown]
  • Chondrilla pinnatifida Poir. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes cymosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sonchus acidus Schousb. [unknown]

Description

Sonchus pinnatifidus (also called Pinnatifid Sowthistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus pinnatifidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sonchus pinnatifidus var. integrifolius G.Kunkel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonchus pinnatifidus is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus pinnatifidus is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Sonchus pinnatifidus

Sonchus pinnatifidus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Sonchus pinnatifidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus pinnatifidus?

Sonchus pinnatifidus

What is the family of Sonchus pinnatifidus?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Sonchus pinnatifidus?

Dry and rocky slopes

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