Status:
valid
Authors:
Boulos
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Arab Gulf J. Sci. Res. 1(1): 21 (1983) (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137415
Common Names
- Saudensis Sonchus
- Sonchus Saudensis
- Saudensis
Description
Sonchus saudensis (also called Saudi Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Arabian Peninsula. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus saudensis is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonchus saudensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and yellow ray florets. The seed of Sonchus saudensis is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Sonchus saudensis have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchus saudensis is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed sowing in spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Sonchus saudensis
Sonchus saudensis can be found in Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
Sonchus saudensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus saudensis?
Sonchus saudensis
What is the common name of Sonchus saudensis?
Saudian sowthistle
What is the natural habitat of Sonchus saudensis?
Dry, sandy soils in the Arabian Peninsula
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,