Sonchus schweinfurthii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
19257
Status:
valid
Authors:
Muschl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Wissenschaftliche Ergebnisse der Deutschen Zentral-Afrika-Expedition 1907--1908, Botanik 2: 408 1914
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018586
Common Names
- Sonchus schweinfurthii
- Schweinfurth's Sow-thistle
- Schweinfurth's Milk-thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sonchus schweinfurthii (also called Schweinfurth's Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a tall plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is often used as a garden ornamental.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus schweinfurthii is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sonchus schweinfurthii has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sonchus schweinfurthii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in pots in a greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sonchus schweinfurthii
Sonchus schweinfurthii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa.
Sonchus schweinfurthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus schweinfurthii?
Sonchus schweinfurthii
What is the common name of Sonchus schweinfurthii?
Schweinfurth's Sowthistle
What is the growth habit of Sonchus schweinfurthii?
It is an annual herb with a rosette of leaves and a tall flowering stem
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
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:250336-1: Based on the initial data import