Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicatus
ID:
132585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 116 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131914



Common Names

  • Sonchus radicatus
  • Rooted Sowthistle
  • Perennial Sowthistle


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Synonyms

  • Sonchus radicatus radicatus [unknown]
  • Sonchus radicatus radicatus [unknown]
  • Sonchus radicatus glaucus DC. [unknown]

Description

Sonchus radicatus (also called Radicatus Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus radicatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus radicatus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus radicatus is an annual herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It can be propagated by seed.

Where to Find Sonchus radicatus

Sonchus radicatus can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Sonchus radicatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus radicatus?

Sonchus radicatus

What is the family of Sonchus radicatus?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Sonchus radicatus?

Europe

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-92769: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.