Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bertero ex Decne.) S.C.Kim & Mejías
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 49(3): 175 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335253
Common Names
- Sonchus marginatus
- Marginate Sonchus
- Marginate Sowthistle
Description
Sonchus marginatus (also called Margined Sow Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual or biennial herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and it is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus marginatus is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sonchus marginatus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchus marginatus 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 tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sheltered spot and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Sonchus marginatus
Sonchus marginatus is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in this region.
Sonchus marginatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus marginatus?
Sonchus marginatus
What is the common name of Sonchus marginatus?
Margined sow-thistle
What is the origin of Sonchus marginatus?
Europe
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
Seung-Chul Kim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Kim' in the authors string.