Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
8188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dum.Cours.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cult., ed. 2. 4: 12. 1811

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007517

Common Names

  • Sonchus Acaulis
  • Stemless Sowthistle
  • Perennial Sowthistle

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Description

Sonchus acaulis (also called 'Stemless Sow-Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source and for making paper and fabric.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus acaulis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus acaulis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in well-drained soil in a sunny position. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.

Where to Find Sonchus acaulis

Sonchus acaulis is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, and Switzerland.

Sonchus acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus acaulis?

Sonchus acaulis

What is the common name of Sonchus acaulis?

Stemless Sowthistle

What is the habitat of Sonchus acaulis?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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,

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