Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wightianus
ID:
116814

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 187 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116143



Common Names

  • Wight's Milk Thistle
  • Sonchus Wightianus
  • Wightianus Sonchus


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Synonyms

  • Sonchus picris H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Sonchus lachnocephalus Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Sonchus lingianus C.Shih [unknown]
  • Sonchus wightianus wightianus [unknown]
  • Sonchus arvensis glaber Haines [unknown]
  • Sonchus wightianus wallichianus (DC.) Boulos [unknown]
  • Sonchus wallichianus DC. [unknown]
  • Sonchus wightianus wightianus [unknown]
  • Sonchus wightianus glaber (Haines) H.O.Saxena & Brahmam [unknown]

Description

Sonchus wightianus (also called Wight's sow thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in grasslands, open fields and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus wightianus is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues, respiratory infections, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonchus wightianus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus wightianus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season.

Where to Find Sonchus wightianus

Sonchus wightianus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas.

Sonchus wightianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus wightianus?

Sonchus wightianus

What is the family of Sonchus wightianus?

Asteraceae

Where is Sonchus wightianus native to?

India

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