Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 444 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083302
Common Names
- Webb's Sowthistle
- Webb's Milk Thistle
- Sonchus Webbii
Synonyms
- Atalanthus webbii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Atalanthus webbii (Sch.Bip.) A.Hansen & Sunding [unknown]
- Lactucosonchus webbii (Sch.Bip.) Svent. [unknown]
- Wildpretia webbii (Sch.Bip.) U.Reifenb. & A.Reifenb. [unknown]
Description
Sonchus webbii (also called Webb's sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus webbii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sonchus webbii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchus webbii is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Sonchus webbii
Sonchus webbii is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of France, Germany, and Italy.
Sonchus webbii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus webbii?
Sonchus webbii
What is the common name of Sonchus webbii?
Webb's Sowthistle
What is the natural habitat of Sonchus webbii?
Mountainous regions of Ecuador
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,