Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
regius
ID:
1322803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Skottsb.) S.C.Kim & Mejías

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 49(3): 176 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335257



Common Names

  • Sonchus regius
  • Regal Sonchus
  • Regal Sowthistle


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Description

Sonchus regius (also called Prickly Sow Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas, and has deeply-lobed leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus regius is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonchus regius is yellow in color with a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus regius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sheltered spot and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Sonchus regius

Sonchus regius is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in this region.

Sonchus regius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus regius?

Sonchus regius

What is the common name of Sonchus regius?

Royal sow-thistle

What is the origin of Sonchus regius?

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

Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.
J. A. Mejías (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mejías' in the authors string.
Seung-Chul Kim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Kim' in the authors string.