Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platylepis
ID:
98641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb & Berthel.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 433 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000097970

Common Names

  • Smooth Sowthistle
  • Sonchus Platylepis
  • Platylepis

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Synonyms

  • Babcockia platylepis platylepis [unknown]
  • Babcockia platylepis platylepis [unknown]
  • Babcockia platylepis (Webb & Berthel.) Boulos [unknown]
  • Babcockia platylepis remotilacinia G.Kunkel [unknown]
  • Babcockia platylepis diffluens G.Kunkel [unknown]

Description

Sonchus platylepis (also called 'Broad-leaved Sowthistle', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus platylepis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus platylepis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus platylepis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Sonchus platylepis

Sonchus platylepis is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy areas.

Sonchus platylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus platylepis?

Sonchus platylepis

What is the common name of Sonchus platylepis?

Broad-leaved Sowthistle

What is the natural habitat of Sonchus platylepis?

It is found in dry, open woods and grassy areas in the Mediterranean region

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-5435: Based on the initial data import
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.