Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transcaspicus
ID:
72984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nevski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 4: 293 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072313



Common Names

  • Sonchus transcaspicus
  • Caspian Sowthistle
  • Caspian Milk Thistle


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Description

Sonchus transcaspicus (also called Caspian Sowthistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It has large, lobed leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open, moist areas such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus transcaspicus is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus transcaspicus has small yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus transcaspicus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division.

Where to Find Sonchus transcaspicus

Sonchus transcaspicus can be found in the Transcaspian region of Central Asia.

Sonchus transcaspicus FAQ

What is Sonchus transcaspicus?

Sonchus transcaspicus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where does Sonchus transcaspicus grow?

Sonchus transcaspicus is native to the Caucasus region of Russia.

What is the growth habit of Sonchus transcaspicus?

Sonchus transcaspicus is an herbaceous perennial plant with a spreading habit.

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-29066: Based on the initial data import
Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' in the authors string.