Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boulos) U.Reifenb. & A.Reifenb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 107(5-6): 312 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036609
Common Names
- Sonchus microcarpus
- Microcarpus Sonchus
- Small-Fruited Sowthistle
Synonyms
- Taeckholmia microcarpa Boulos [unknown]
- Atalanthus microcarpus (Boulos) A.Hansen & Sunding [unknown]
Description
Sonchus microcarpus (also called Small-Fruited Sow Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It has a taproot and its leaves are pinnately lobed. It is found in grasslands, open forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus microcarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, liver diseases, and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sonchus microcarpus has small yellow flowers with five petals and black centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonchus microcarpus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall in well-prepared soil. Division of the roots can also be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Sonchus microcarpus
Sonchus microcarpus is native to the Mediterranean region.
Sonchus microcarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonchus microcarpus?
Sonchus microcarpus
What is the common name of Sonchus microcarpus?
Small-fruited Sowthistle
Where is Sonchus microcarpus native to?
Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia
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
Ursula Reifenberger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Reifenb.' in the authors string.
Adam Reifenberger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Reifenb.' in the authors string.