Status:
valid
Authors:
V.A.Matthews
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 258 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000333
Common Names
- Sonchus erzincanicus
- Erzincan Sowthistle
- Erzincan Milk Thistle
Description
Sonchus erzincanicus (also called Erzincan Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Turkey. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes, and has yellow flowers that bloom from June to August.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus erzincanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments and as a tonic for the immune system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sonchus erzincanicus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchus erzincanicus is a perennial herb 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 USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Sonchus erzincanicus
Sonchus erzincanicus can be found in the mountains of Turkey and Iran.
Sonchus erzincanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus erzincanicus?
Sonchus erzincanicus
What is the common name of Sonchus erzincanicus?
Erzincan Sowthistle
What is the natural habitat of Sonchus erzincanicus?
Sonchus erzincanicus is native to Turkey.
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,