Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rokosensis
ID:
12821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sutorý

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Čas. Morav. Muz., Vědy Přír. 75(1–2): 166 (1990).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012150

Common Names

  • Sonchus rokosensis
  • Rokos Sow-thistle
  • Rokos Sowthistle

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Description

Sonchus rokosensis (also called 'Rokos's Sowthistle', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean. It grows up to 50 cm in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in moist, grassy habitats at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus rokosensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It can be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonchus rokosensis is yellow and daisy-like with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus rokosensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Sonchus rokosensis

Sonchus rokosensis can be found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Sonchus rokosensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus rokosensis?

Sonchus rokosensis

What is the common name of Sonchus rokosensis?

Rokos Sowthistle

Where is Sonchus rokosensis found?

It is found in the alpine regions of the Pyrenees, Alps, and Carpathians.

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-111769: Based on the initial data import
Karel Sutorý (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sutorý' in the authors string.