Status:
valid
Authors:
Svent.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Nac. Invest. Agron. n.° 18, Cuad. n.° 96, 13 (194
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063544
Common Names
- Tuberous Sowthistle
- Tuberous Milk Thistle
- Hairy Sowthistle
Synonyms
- Sonchus tuberifer tuberifer [unknown]
- Sonchus tuberifer latisectus Svent. [deprecated]
Description
Sonchus tuberifer (also called Tuberous Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in disturbed areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus tuberifer is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sonchus tuberifer has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchus tuberifer is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sonchus tuberifer
Sonchus tuberifer can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Sonchus tuberifer FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus tuberifer?
Sonchus tuberifer
What is the common name of Sonchus tuberifer?
Tuberous Sowthistle
What type of plant is Sonchus tuberifer?
Sonchus tuberifer is an herb.
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,